Religion & Values Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Vatican law criminalizes abuse of adults by priests, laity

by NICOLE WINFIELD June 1, 2021June 1, 2021

Pope Francis has changed Catholic Church law to explicitly criminalize the sexual abuse of adults by priests who abuse their authority

Jose H. Gomez, Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez

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U.S. bishops to debate which Catholics are worthy of receiving Communion

by DAVID CRARY May 26, 2021May 26, 2021

Some conservative bishops believe that President Biden and other Catholic politicians who support abortion rights should not receive the sacrament.

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Former Maine bishop abused 5-year-old girl in Newark, lawsuit alleges

by Carol Semple May 18, 2021May 19, 2021

The lawsuit is the first time sexual abuse charges have been leveled against Peter Gerety, who was bishop of the Portland Diocese from 1969-74 and died in 2016.

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Muslims in Maine to mark Eid al-Fitr without large community gatherings of the past

by Kelley Bouchard May 12, 2021May 13, 2021

The festival celebrates the end of Ramadan, a monthlong fast that emphasizes personal responsibility, charity and spiritual growth.

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Nearly 40 people killed in stampede at big Israeli religious festival

by JOSEPH KRAUSS April 29, 2021April 30, 2021

It was the first huge religious gathering of its kind to be held legally since Israel lifted nearly all restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine, Religion & Values

Maine congregations break away from United Methodist Church over LGBTQ policies

by Gillian Graham April 12, 2021April 12, 2021

HopeGateWay, a community of faith in Portland, voted recently in favor of disaffiliation, joining congregations on Peaks Island, Chebeague Island and in Cumberland that have taken the same step.