Religion & Values Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Thomas Gumbleton, Catholic bishop who opposed war and promoted social justice, dies at 94

by ED WHITE Associated Press April 5, 2024April 5, 2024

For decades, he was an international voice against war and racism and an advocate for labor and social justice.

Muslim leaders decline White House Ramadan invitation

by Cleve R. Wootson Jr. and Yasmeen Abutaleb The Washington Post April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

Community leaders, angered by President Biden’s approach to Gaza, instead demanded a meeting on policy.

Nation / World, Religion & Values

Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says

by NICOLE WINFIELD, ANDREW MEDICHINI, SILVIA STELLACCI and ARITZ PARRA Associated Press March 29, 2024March 29, 2024

The 87-year-old Francis has been battling what he and the Vatican have described as a case of the flu, bronchitis or a cold all winter long.

Nation / World, News, Religion & Values

A Gaza family uprooted by war and grieving their losses shares a somber Ramadan meal in a tent

by MOHAMMED JAHJOUH and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press March 12, 2024March 12, 2024

For Muslims around the world, Ramadan combines religious reflection and charity with festive celebrations as families gather for the evening meal breaking the fast.

Nation / World, Religion & Values

Victims of Catholic nuns feel overlooked in the clergy sex abuse crisis

by TIFFANY STANLEY Associated Press March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

‘It’s time to restore the balance,’ they say, in addressing sexual abuse by women in religious orders and positions.

Nation / World, New England, News, Religion & Values

Far-right Catholic news site likely to close in wake of New Hampshire priest’s defamation case

by PETER SMITH Associated Press March 4, 2024March 4, 2024

A 2019 Church Militant article cast aspersions on the emotional state of a Manchester church official, said he had ‘botched’ his work and was known as a ‘troublemaker’ in the Vatican – all claims the site now acknowledges were not properly vetted.

Local & State, Politics, Religion & Values, Schools & Education

Federal judge rejects Bangor school’s request to scrap anti-discrimination law ahead of trial

by Emily Allen February 28, 2024February 29, 2024

Crosspoint Church accused Maine of discriminating against religious schools whose policies violate the state’s Human Rights Act. The state says giving them taxpayer dollars would allow discrimination against students.