The message to be delivered to parishioners at St. Jude comes after a former priest with a history of transgressions is charged with assaulting a 9-year-old boy there in 1998.
Religion and Values
Auburn synagogue is deconsecrated, but memories of its strong community remain vivid
Beth Abraham Synagogue was sold to a developer, but the 15 remaining members and the sacred Torah are moving to the city’s Temple Shalom.
Pope asks leaders to imagine world without nuclear arms
A Vatican conference is aimed at galvanizing global support for complete nuclear disarmament.
Pope Francis: Lift up your hearts, not your cellphones during worship
‘Please!’ the pope implored. ‘Mass is not a show!’
Maryland cross supporters ask court to revisit ruling
A three-judge panel said last month that the 40-foot-tall cross maintained with taxpayer funds violates the First Amendment.
Reformation turns 500 as Germans celebrate anniversary with public holiday
German Chancellor Angela Merkel urges religious tolerance at a remembrance service marking the day Martin Luther challenged the Catholic Church by nailing his theses to a church door.
Martin Luther’s ‘protest’ celebrates 500 years Sunday
The anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation will be observed at Colby College and Lutheran church on Cool Street, Waterville.
Islamophobia alleged as Poles gather to pray along borders
While organizers say the event honors Fatima, it also marks the anniversary of a battle against Muslims.
Those bells tolling in Portland echoed nationwide gesture against gun violence
In the wake of the latest massacre, Episcopal churches around the country encouraged people to participate in a national time of prayer Tuesday.
Pope: Church late to find its conscience on abuse
Francis says he will do away with appeals after evidence of sexual abuse by a priest is proved.