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PublishedDecember 12, 2023
Far-right lawmaker extinguishes Hanukkah candles in Polish parliament
The parliament slapped the highest possible financial penalty on Grzegorz Braun, forcing him to lose half of 3 months of his salary and per diems for half a year.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2023
Pope makes his first public appearances since being stricken by bronchitis
Pope Francis, who turns 87 on Dec. 17, came down with the flu on Nov. 25 and was forced to cancel a planned trip to Dubai to participate in the U.N. climate conference.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2023
In undisclosed call, Pope Francis warned Israel against committing ‘terror’
The call with President Isaac Herzog was felt to have gone so badly Israel didn't report it, signaling a widening rift between the Vatican and the Jewish state.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2023
Pope punishes leading critic Cardinal Burke in 2nd action against conservative American prelates
The cardinal has become one of the most outspoken critics of the pope, his outreach to LGBTQ+ Catholics and his reform project to make the church more responsive to the needs of ordinary faithful.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2023
For Diwali, Indians in Maine celebrate and reminisce over sweets
Maine's Indian community celebrates their biggest holiday of the year with cherished family-based traditions and plenty of sugary treats.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2023
Healing in hope: Local clergy turn to their faith to help lead grieving community out of darkness
In the wake of 18 murders, faith leaders have opened their churches and hearts to victims, families, communities making their way through immense tragedy.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2023
Jewish leaders in Portland on alert amid heightened tension
Synagogues are increasing security measures as more antisemitic flyers and rhetoric are appearing in the community.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2023
Women’s voices being heard at Vatican’s big meeting on church’s future, nun says
A prominent Irish nun said delegates are also acknowledging the hurt caused by the church’s position on homosexuality.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2023
Hundreds attend solidarity vigil for Israel in Portland
At the same time as the event supporting Israel, a 'Free Palestine' rally in Monument Square drew about 60 demonstrators protesting the Israeli government's military strikes on Gaza.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2023
Pope will open a big Vatican meeting as battle lines are drawn on his reform project
On the agenda are calls to take concrete steps to elevate women to decision-making roles in the church and ways to better welcome of LGBTQ+ Catholics.
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