The eight with ties to Maine include one who was the high school’s athletic director and one who was its president.
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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.’
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Biblical city of Bethlehem boasts largest Christmas in years
The city is hosting what an official calls an ‘astounding’ 10,000 tourists.
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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.
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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.
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Creation of new church in Ukraine breaks ties to Russia
Orthodox leaders approve a move that could greatly raise tensions with The Motherland.
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News Texas bill would allow the Ten Commandments to be posted in classrooms
A state representative has unsuccessfully proposed the measure in past legislative sessions.
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Islamic leaders in Thailand set new rules for child marriages
The action follows an uproar over an 11-year-old Thai girl who married a 41-year-old Malaysian man.
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Priest crisscrosses U.S. performing random acts of kindness
Father Jim Sichko is a papal missionary of mercy, a group of 700 from around the world, who were appointed directly by Pope Francis.
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Australian cardinal convicted in sexual abuse case
George Pell, who has declared his innocence, had taken a leave of absence from the Vatican’s third most powerful position, as the economy minister, to fight the charges.