Combined Churches assemble in a bid to learn techniques to battle Satan head-on.

As Paris paid tribute to those who fought to save cathedral, police investigate blaze.

Te Papa stores items at three places in Wellington to reduce risk of loss from fire.

A survivor of wars and revolutions, the cathedral has stood for centuries

Precious Gothic features have reportedly been destroyed

As firefighters battle to save the Notre Dame, attention turns to how the fire started.

"People are just in a state of total shock. It's almost like a cultural September 11."

Parisians - and the world - are mourning the destruction of the iconic cathedral.

The jury's input is limited to a "guilty" or "not guilty" verdict voiced by its foreperson

Euthanasia bill backers say scientific polls a better judge of opinion than submissions.

Adherents of the faith believe in the supernatural but seem to struggle with criminal law.

There is a difference between sensible precaution and fear-driven acceptance of censorship

Catholic school welcomed their Muslim brother with open arms. Now they're in mourning.

Comment: We weren't the most devout but the church was an important part of our lives.

Catholic brothers forced out of Nelson school after inquiry found excessive punishment.

Lawyers face a tough time finding grounds for appeal.

This key piece of evidence sealed the fate of Cardinal George Pell.

More than 15 years ago, George Pell was asked his thoughts on child sexual abuse.

Activists have demanded an end to decades of cover-ups by church leaders.

Centre for children grows to add an advocacy and support trust.

For many the weekend's encounter was a painful reminder of 500 years of conflict.

A man has been charged with murder after a man was killed in Ōtara.

OPINION: The Pope has praised her work on the US southern border. Trump doesn't care.

Meet one of Labour's rising stars, New Lynn MP Deborah Russell.

Serious questions raised about the church's response to the crisis.

A Dunedin survivor of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church is heading to the Vatican.

Father Jim Sichko has a mandate from the Pope: Go forth and do good deeds.

Victim of a Marist Brother who raped children speaks out.

Nuns threaten to renounce their vows following a decision by the Vatican.