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PublishedApril 2, 2022
Ramadan kicks off in much of Middle East amid soaring prices
Russia’s war on Ukraine also puts a damper on the usual festive atmosphere.
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PublishedApril 2, 2022
Pope blasts ‘infantile and destructive aggression’
Criticism of the 'potentate' responsible for the war marks a new level of outrage for Pope Francis.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
A spiritual defense of Russia’s war against Ukraine? Putin’s patriarch is trying.
In a country where more than 71% of people identify as Russian Orthodox, Patriarch Kirill is a powerful religious and political figure who has consistently refused to acknowledge the destruction and growing death toll of the war.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
Worldwide Orthodox Christian leader denounces ‘atrocious invasion’ of Ukraine
The spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians has denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2022
Indigenous leaders tell pope of abuses at residential schools in Canada
Their demands for justice, reconciliation and reparations gained traction in 2021 after hundreds of unmarked graves were found.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2022
Pope releases Vatican reform, gives new weight to fighting abuse
The document is published on the ninth anniversary of Francis’ installation and the feast of St. Joseph, an important figure to his ministry.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2022
Pope denounces ‘perverse abuse of power’ in Russia’s war on Ukraine
The pontiff's comments come just days after he told the head of the Russian Orthodox Church that the concept of a 'just war' was obsolete since wars are never justifiable.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2022
Bishops shun Vatican’s moderate stance on Russia
Pope Francis has yet to publicly condemn the Kremlin for its invasion of Ukraine.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2022
Photos: Parishioners throughout central Maine attend Ash Wednesday services
As many as 300 people at one Waterville church attended services for Ash Wednesday — officially known as the Day of Ashes.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2022
Mainers gather in Portland to pray for peace in Ukraine
About 40 people attended a vigil Sunday afternoon at St. Luke's Cathedral, while others watched via livestream video.
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