Ramadan begins Thursday evening, and Friday is the first day of fasting.
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Mainers grapple with faith amid the coronovirus pandemic
Leaders of various faith communities in Maine share messages of hope in a fearful and uncertain time.
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Maine Christians prepare to share Easter services from a distance
Churches around the state are organizing online Easter services and moments of prayer to take the place of sunrise services and traditional celebrations.
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Australian court dismisses cardinal’s sex abuse convictions
George Pell will be released after serving 13-months of a six-year sentence.
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Palm Sunday services held without public – some on rooftops
Social-distancing requirements affect religious practices around the globe.
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To keep their distance, Maine priests now offering drive-through confessions
As churches are forced to suspend regular services during the pandemic, some pastors are finding creative ways to stay connected with parishioners.
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Maine’s Catholic diocese suspends Masses
The announcement includes information about how to participate in Mass online via livestream, on TV or on the radio.
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Across faiths, rules are bent as coronavirus alters worship
Religious leaders are waiving age-old requirements to shield their congregations from the illness.
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Virus lockdown hits Vatican as Pope Francis livestreams audience
The pontiff holds his weekly general audience in the privacy of his library as the city-state implements Italy’s drastic virus lockdown measures.
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Worries over virus prompt changes in many worship services
They include a decision by numerous Catholic dioceses to suspend the serving of wine during Communion.