Bishop Robert Deeley cites concerns about abortion-derived cell lines in connection with the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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Catholic Bishop Deeley says state’s new gathering size limit for churches is ‘unacceptable’
A spokeswoman for Gov. Janet Mills defends the recent updates to capacity limits after the bishop of the Portland Diocese says they will have little impact on most Catholic churches in Maine.
Churches, worshippers adapt to socially distanced Christmas
Churches modify their Christmas Masses during a surge in the coronavirus pandemic.
Maine bishop calls on Catholics to try ‘a different Christmas’
Bishop Robert Deeley previously called on the state’s Catholics to use the coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available to them.
Bishop urges Maine Catholics to receive COVID vaccine, allaying concerns about use of fetal tissue
Some Catholics have questioned whether they should be vaccinated if tissue from aborted fetuses was used to develop or test the COVID-19 vaccines.
New York state sues former Maine Catholic bishop, Buffalo diocese over priest misconduct, abuse
New York’s attorney general is suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and two former church leaders, including former Maine Bishop Richard Malone, accusing them of covering up allegations of sexual misconduct against predatory priests.
In new book, Pope Francis supports racial justice efforts, blasts virus skeptics
In “Let Us Dream,” Francis also criticizes populist politicians who whip up rallies in ways reminiscent of the 1930s, and the hypocrisy of “rigid” conservative Catholics who support them.
Commentary: McCarrick report must be the Catholic Church’s #MeToo moment
The explosive inquiry leaves the strong impression that allegations of exploiting young adults weren’t treated as seriously as the abuse of minors.
Maine Catholic churches voice frustration while limiting in-person attendance
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland will follow new state coronavirus guidance limiting attendance to 50 people, but says its 141 churches have operated safely throughout the pandemic.
Pope Francis vows to end sexual abuse after McCarrick report
Pope Francis is vowing to rid the Catholic Church of sexual abuse and offering prayers to victims of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick