As much as 1 percent of Panama’s gross domestic product is said to have been lost to various corruption schemes during Ricardo Martinelli’s presidency.
Religion and Values
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, Religion and Values
Pope Francis: Fear of migration ‘makes us crazy’
The pontiff is starting his Central American trip in Panama.
advertisement
Posted inLife & Culture, Religion and Values
Women striving for greater roles in religions
Social media is a big catalyst in boosting activism and forging solidarity.
Posted inLife & Culture, Religion and Values
U.S. Catholics losing faith in clergy’s honesty
A new Gallup poll shows that fewer than a third of them rate clergy honesty as ‘high.’
Posted inLife & Culture, Religion and Values
‘McJesus’ sculpture outrages Israel’s Christians
An art exhibit featuring a crucified Ronald McDonald has sparked protests by the country’s Arab Christian minority.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values
Some accused priests on Jesuits’ list played key roles at Cheverus
The eight with ties to Maine include one who was the high school’s athletic director and one who was its president.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News, Religion and Values
For new priest, a year of ‘firsts’ culminates with Christmas Eve Mass
Before about 50 people at St. Christopher Parish on Peaks Island, the Rev. Kevin Upham sets out ‘to bring the message of joy and unconditional love of Christ.’
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Biblical city of Bethlehem boasts largest Christmas in years
The city is hosting what an official calls an ‘astounding’ 10,000 tourists.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News, Religion and Values
Newborn’s death tests Lewiston Salvation Army pastor’s faith
But the experience helps her minister to women who have lost children or are going through a similar experience.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Accountability will lead agenda at pope’s sex-abuse prevention summit
Organizers of the Feb. 21-24 event urge bishops to meet with survivors in their home countries and learn of their suffering.