No date has been announced for Francis’ return to the Vatican.
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Maine may legalize the composting of human remains
Supporters say the natural end-of-life option has environmental and spiritual advantages, but some religious groups in other states have fought against the concept.
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Biden releases new strategy to tackle rise in antisemitism, says ‘hate will not prevail’
The White House said hate crimes against Jews accounted for nearly two-thirds of all religiously motivated hate crimes in the U.S. in 2022, although Jews make up just over 2% of the population.
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Spiritual center in Biddeford Pool to close after 45 years
The building, which sits near the beach and is assessed at $2.9 million, will be sold. The remaining 13 sisters will move to New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
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Plans for religious charter school push church-state debate into new territory
The Conversation: Using public funds to support students at private religious schools, such as was litigated in a Maine case, is one thing, but establishing faith-based institutions within public districts is another.
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Photo Album: Lewiston church hosts Kids’ Easter Fest
Pathway Vineyard Church in Lewiston hosted its largest outreach to children in the area, Kids’ Easter Fest, and drew more than 400 children on Saturday with games, food, crafts and storytime.
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Pope Francis leaves hospital; ‘Still alive,’ he quips
Francis, was hospitalized at Gemelli Polyclinic on Wednesday following his weekly public audience in St. Peter’s Square after reportedly experiencing breathing difficulties.
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Vatican: Pope to leave hospital on Saturday, eats pizza
Francis was hospitalized on Wednesday at Gemelli Polyclinic, where doctors said the pontiff was receiving antibiotics intravenously to treat his bronchitis.
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Local Muslims express gratitude for the first day of Ramadan
The 30-day celebration is marked by daytime fasts, self-reflection, generosity and religious devotion.
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$3 million in federal funds will help preserve Maine Irish Heritage Center’s history
The center inside the old St. Dominic’s church building in Portland’s West End, a key piece of the area’s rich Irish identity, will get long-needed updates to the roof and brickwork.