The Diocese of Portland said it's hopeful Pope Leo can serve as a bridge between Americans and Catholics around the world and ...

Bishop James Ruggieri of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland says it's an "exciting" moment for the church that will help ...

The Vatican said Pope Francis died of a cerebral stroke that put him into a coma and led to irreversible heart failure.

John Paul I — the pope who reigned for 33 days in 1978 — was elected on the fourth ballot. His successor, John Paul II, needed eight. Francis was elected on the fifth in 2013. The longest conclave in ...

None of the 266 popes in history have been from America. But ten Americans are eligible to vote in the conclave to select the next pope.

What is ‘Ozempic mouth’? Shocking side effect of weight loss drug seen in these celebs (REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo)(REUTERS) “Many users of Ozempic who I know report noticeable volume ...

Pope Francis‘ death called for a day of mourning on April 21, 2025, and his funeral on April 26. The late pontiff died just hours after he delivered his yearly Easter prayer and meeting with ...

A federal judge is denying a church’s attempt for a second time to block the sale of a building by the University of Maine ...

By Elisabetta Povoledo Jason Horowitz and Emma Bubola Reporting from Rome and Vatican City The death of Pope Francis last month at the age of 88 set off grief and mourning around the world ...

In his first general audience, which was held this morning in St. Peter's Square in the presence of 15,000 people, the Pope again gave thanks to God for having elected him as Peter's successor ...

In a statement Saturday afternoon, Maine State Police said the truck driver is believed to have 'suffered a medical event' and crashed into the guardrail. A tractor-trailer crashed into a ...

Abe’s of Maine is a family-owned electronics retailer that sells an array of discounted products, including cameras, TVs and home appliances, online and in person. The company has limited store ...