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A Kiwi completes Spain's grand design
Gaudi's unfinished Sagrada Familia was a challenge New Zealander Mark Burry took on and won.
Bells toll for Pike River 29
"We pray that their moment of fear becomes eternal peace," said Monsignor Gerry O'Connor during an emotional tribute to the Pike River miners in Greymouth.
Pike River blast: Locals in limbo
West Coasters went about their business today hoping for the best but painfully aware of the grim record of tragedies in mining.
Poland: Priest's giant statue is 'world's tallest Christ'
Soaring 36m towards the heavens, a new statue in Poland has dethroned the landmark Jesus of Rio de Janeiro as the world's tallest statue of Christ.
New shrine to mark saint's Remuera time
A shrine to Saint Mary of The Cross MacKillop was unveiled in Auckland yesterday.
Pilgrims in Rome for canonisation of Australian nun
Mary MacKillop, who died more than 100 years ago, had strong ties to New Zealand.
A blessing on both sides
The canonisation of Mary MacKillop will have a special resonance in Otago's Arrowtown, writes Shane Gilchrist.
Australia to get first saint
Mary MacKillop (1842-1909) is set to become Australia's first saint.
<i>Dominic Lawson:</i> Pope Benedict wins over doubters
The Independent's Dominic Lawson writes about how the Pope won a lot of friends on his recent visit to Britain.
Sainthood for Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa of Calcutta will be made an official saint of the Roman Catholic Church tomorrow, just 19 years after her death.
Susan Boyle's Pope honour
Susan Boyle has spoken of her honour at being chosen to sing for Pope Benedict XVI when he visits Glasgow in September.
Principal 'gutted' by boys' theft spree
The principal of an elite Australian Catholic college has suspended a group of boys allegedly involved in a $6000 theft spree in Queenstown.