Religion & Values Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Bishop Deeley calls proposal to allow abortions late in pregnancy ‘beyond troubling’

by Penelope Overton January 18, 2023January 19, 2023

While the leader of Maine’s Catholics is vocal in his opposition to Gov. Mills’ bill, other religious leaders are divided.

Maine, Maine Crime, News, Religion & Values

Decades-old abuse claims against Portland diocese, once blocked, pour in after state law change

by Emily Allen and Eric Russell January 8, 2023January 9, 2023

More than a dozen people once barred by statutes of limitations are suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.

Nation / World, Religion & Values

Some 65,000 view Benedict XVI’s body at Vatican

by GIADA ZAMPANO and FRANCES D'EMILIO Associated Press January 2, 2023January 3, 2023

Thursday morning’s funeral will be led by Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square.

Nation / World, News, Religion & Values

Benedict XVI, first pope to retire in 600 years, dies at 95

by NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press December 31, 2022December 31, 2022

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign has died

Nation / World, News, Religion & Values

Pope Benedict XVI lucid, stable, but in serious condition

by NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press December 29, 2022December 29, 2022

In 2013, he became the first pope in 600 years to resign, and he chose to live out his retirement in seclusion in a converted monastery in the Vatican Gardens.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Religion & Values

Dottie Perham-Whittier: Passing faith on to the next generation

by Vanessa Paolella December 22, 2022December 22, 2022

During her darkest days, Dottie Perham-Whittier looked to God and her church community for support. For years, she worked to pass on the same strength to the next generation.

News, Oxford Hills, Religion & Values, River Valley

Justin Thacker: Rumford pastor ministers to Oxford County inmates

by Christopher Williams December 22, 2022December 23, 2022

Pastor Justin Thacker is motivated to see people’s lives change. ‘That’s the business I’m in,’ he said.

Lewiston-Auburn, Religion & Values

Dr. Mitchell Ross: The lighting of the menorah is ‘renewing against the darkness’

by Emily Bader December 22, 2022December 23, 2022

Dr. Mitchell Ross, a neurologist, said the story of Hanukkah is a reminder of the spark within everyone and how faith can bring us through the darkest of times.