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What are the church’s rites for the death of a pope and the election of a new one?
The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one involving sacred oaths, the piercing of ballots with a needle and thread after they’re counted, and the famed white or black smoke to signal to the world whether a new pontiff has been elected.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion & Values
Maine community leaders remember Pope Francis as humble, charitable pontiff
Pope Francis, 88, died Monday morning after more than 12 years as head of the Catholic Church.
Posted inNation / World, Religion & Values
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff with charming, humble style, dies
Francis, who was 88, made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Religion & Values
Maine’s Catholic diocese is tapping into solar power
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has leased land to solar developers to build what are believed to be the first arrays on church property in the state.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Religion & Values
Local nonprofit group seeks to increase spiritual healing
Organization looks to buy Hampshire Street building in Auburn to expand outreach programs and help restore relationships in families battling addiction.
Posted inReligion & Values
The power of faith shapes the holiday season for these people
These area residents have found daily hope and motivation in their faith. In this Christmas season, we offer their stories in the hope they inspire the power of faith in your own life.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics, Religion & Values
Federal judge blocks Louisiana law that requires classrooms to display Ten Commandments
U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles in Baton Rouge said the law had an ‘overtly religious’ purpose and is ‘unconstitutional on its face.’
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills, Religion & Values
Conditions of some Oxford cemeteries ‘a disgrace;’ recuperation underway
Relying on third-party contractors resulted in gravestone maintenance and landscaping falling off the radar.