Report: Retired Pope Benedict XVI ill after visit to Germany

A German newspaper is reporting that Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI has fallen ill after his return from a trip to his native Bavaria to visit his brother, who died a month ago.

Vatican says bishops should report sex abuse to police

It's the Catholic Church's latest effort to compel religious leaders to protect minors from predator priests.

After lobbying efforts, U.S. Catholic Church won $1.4 billion in virus aid

Millions went to dioceses that have paid huge settlements or sought bankruptcy protection because of clergy sexual abuse cover-ups.

Maine Catholic schools to reopen classrooms this fall

Students in eight schools from Biddeford to Bangor will receive in-classroom instruction, although online options are available if requested.

Lewiston Catholic church resumes in-person Mass. Photos show many changes.

More Catholic parishes plan to hold similar services for those who reserve a slot, but the church also is continuing to stream services online and offer some drive-up services.

Indoor religious services can resume, but many faith communities will wait

While some Catholic and Baptists churches plan to reopen, many Maine churches, mosques and synagogues plan to wait because of safety concerns.

Catholic churches in Maine to begin indoor services starting June 1

Each Mass will be limited to 50 people, and physical distancing and safety rules will be in place to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, the diocese says.

Some Maine Catholic churches host parking lot Masses

Maine Catholic schools will use remote learning through rest of school year

“This is obviously a difficult recommendation to accept but, as always, the safety of everyone in our school communities is our primary concern,” said Marianne Pelletier, superintendent of Maine Catholic Schools.

Maine Christians prepare to share Easter services from a distance

Churches around the state are organizing online Easter services and moments of prayer to take the place of sunrise services and traditional celebrations.