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‘No imminent danger’: Pope Francis’ condition stabilises
Pope Francis is 88 and has been hospitalised since February 14 with pneumonia.
‘Not out of danger’: Pope undergoes two procedures after respiratory failure
Pope Francis required two bronchoscopies due to breathing attacks on Monday.
Pope to stay in hospital with ‘complex’ respiratory condition
The Pope, 88, was admitted with bronchitis last Friday.
One of priest’s victims feigned appendicitis hoping to avoid boarding school abuse
Michael O'Donnell is the third Hato Pāora College staffer to be convicted of sex crimes.
Trump, Musk and AI: What happened at Davos
Stress less and chill out, WTO boss tells people about tariffs at meeting of global elite.
Gay men can train as priests but don’t flaunt it: Italy Church
They can train to become Catholic priests but not if they 'support so-called gay culture'.
NZ Herald Live: Historical abuse in state care Lead Coordination Minister announcement
Announcement from the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government’s Response to the report into historical abuse in state care.
'Time to go well beyond sorry': What NZ churches have to do after abuse in care report
A survivor abused by four clergymen believes churches can change - but are not there yet.
Abuse in care Royal Commission apology: Survivors ‘hypervigilant', advocate says
Some people hyping up hope of big payouts - but reality may be tougher.
Obituary: Hawke’s Bay’s Maria van der Linden an ‘indomitable spirit’
Maria taught for 26 years at St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College.
Heaven’s Helpline: An investigation into the Mormon church
Out now wherever you get your podcasts. Video / Ben Dickens / Jason Dorday
Pope finds fervent fans among Indonesia’s transgender community
New York Times: Trans women in Jakarta celebrate Pope Francis' visit.
'Well-known and respected': Bishop Denis George Browne, 86, dies after long illness
He led the Hamilton diocese from 1994 to 2014 and a priest for more than 60 years.
Why Rome is going to get even busier in 2025
Rome is expecting 32 million visitors next year because of this one event.
'Difficult choice' as church leased to preschool
'It’s not what we want to do, no one wants to close a church.'
Priest sues queer dating app Grindr after being outed
He says outing led him to lose his job and suffer 'significant damage' to his reputation.
Abuse in Care: Survivor network says some victims overlooked, risks to children remain
'Rapid access' to redress called for, survivor supporter says transparency is crucial.
Forced adoptions, starvation, beatings: Landmark report reveals horrors for unwed mums
This is what happened to girls and women sent to unmarried mothers' homes.
AT boss under fire and Catholic order stripped of authority | Focus Morning Bulletin July 16, 2024
In today's headlines with Chereè Kinnear, criticism for AT boss, exorcism abuse claims and another legal win for Donald Trump.
Vatican and Christchurch bishop strips authority from Catholic order The Sons
A Christchurch-based Catholic order has had its authority removed and its priests have been stripped of their religious faculties. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah
Exorcisms and abuse: Vatican strips Christchurch Catholic order of authority
Vatican investigated alleged unauthorised exorcisms and spiritual and psychological abuse.
PM defends minister after they admit not reading abuse report
Matt Doocey was sent a Royal Commission report into abuse last November.
'Always a kōrero to a name and a meaning': The family who's stayed in Taemaro Bay for centuries
Sandra Heihei is the 17th generation of her family living in remote Taemaro Bay.
'Never happened': Cardinal to resume 'public activities', sexual abuse claims dismissed
The allegations dated back to the 1970s.
'Slow', 'lazy': Mum blasts fellow parents' bad behaviour on school sport sidelines
Children as young as 7 were mocked and laughed at by parents, a Christchurch mum says.
As supernatural claims spread, the Vatican updates its rules on them
New York Times: The new guidelines were approved by Pope Francis this month.
Christchurch’s new Catholic cathedral to be built on same site as last one
The original Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was demolished in 2020 after quake damage.