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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.
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.
Chip advert causes 'outrage'
Outcry over ‘blasphemous’ and ‘offensive’ clip in which ‘Christ is reduced to a crisp’.
Property Insider: Ngāti Whātua on iwi consultation; Waiheke marina bosses set sail; big hospital expansion
What does a hapū leader say about consultation? What next for Waiheke Marina chiefs?
‘You’re kidding me’: Hidden graves found under city church during renos
The graves may have been covered in the 1960s to squeeze in more pews.
Ex-Marist Brother receives fourth sentence for sex abuse on schoolchildren
Kevin Healy argued for suppression despite being named in multiple articles already.
Property Insider: Catholic college in Drury to open; Downtown Carpark alternative
St Ignatius of Loyola to have nearly 340 pupils when it opens in February.
Pope forcibly removes leading conservative US bishop
Bishop Joseph Strickland is a conservative who has been a fierce critic of the pontiff.
Vatican beatifies Polish family killed for hiding Jews
The Ulmas were killed by Nazi troops in 1944, along with the eight Jews they were hiding.
‘Tax the rich’ rally planned for Auckland
'Anger rising' at inequality: Church deacon, unions among wealth tax rally backers.
Church accused of performing unlicensed exorcisms
Claims include other abuses of power, as well as performing exorcisms on children.