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Vatican releases first photos of Pope Francis in open coffin, reveals date of funeral
It comes as cardinals meet to set the date for the Catholic leader's funeral.
After the Pope’s death, Catholics mourn lost voice for the dispossessed
Pope Francis dies, ending a papacy defined by advocacy for the marginalised.
Bad taste: Naked Samoans address backlash over controversial Last Supper poster
Oscar Kightley says the comedy troupe 'should have known better'.
Why Brian Tamaki won’t face charges over Te Atatū library incident
Police found insufficient evidence to charge Destiny Church leader after confrontation.
Would Jesus vote for Act? Church leaders respond
David Seymour may be joking but he's still missing the point, say Christian leaders.
Police seek sightings of vehicle seen leaving Masterton church fires
Police say they are following 'strong lines of enquiry'.
Armed police cordon off road near Masterton following string of church fires
Witnesses reported nine police cars racing through Carterton.
Police investigating after man claims he lit Masterton church fires
'I set fire to the seven churches. Seven stars, seven candles,' the man said in a video.
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'.
Hot cross what? Easter buns on sale six days after Christmas
Buns representing Jesus Christ's death on sale days after celebrations marking his birth.
'Ruined Christmas': Schoolkids in tears after vicar says Santa isn't real
The Reverend had to apologise after parents complained about his ‘disgusting’ comments.
Neonatal nurse one of two women killed in rural Auckland crash
Tegan Hill, 25, was working in her "dream career" when a crash claimed her life.
'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.
Losing our religion: Why have Kiwis stopped believing in God?
The latest Census shows a majority have no religious faith. We look for the reasons.
How a house burglar led to one of Tauranga’s most effective charities
Campbell Hill put his hand up to mentor the teen who broke into his house.
British clergyman dies during night of drug-fuelled sex with priest
The unnamed clergyman travelled to Belgium for a papal visit, according to reports.
Reverend Dr Te Hira Paenga is keeping the Anglican faith
Reverend Dr Te Hira Paenga graduated with a PhD in theology.
Connecting Christianity and Māoritanga
Māori and Christianity go hand in hand, according to Reverend Dr Te Hira Paenga after graduating with a PhD in theology from the University of Otago. Video / Te Ao
Sincere Standtrue 'miserable' before death at Gloriavale
'It was like he'd been murdered by the community,' former Gloriavale member says.
Jehovah’s Witnesses lose last-ditch court case over abuse in care report
The church was trying to block part of a report about abuse in care that is about them.
Bilingual service for Matariki in Eltham
Nau mai, haere mai - all are welcome to attend the service at Eltham's All Saints Church.
'It plays on my mind': NZ church members allege abuse within sect probed by FBI
The church has thousands of members in New Zealand.
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.
Gloriavale school warned Ministry of Education compliance plan not viable
The plan was simply a list of actions, without timeframes or concrete details.
Kiwi Graeme Walls reflects on 40 years of changing lives on Mercy Ships
Mercy Ships specialises in free, life-changing surgeries for people in need.
How Māori minister wants to change banks’ ethics from the inside
'A bank ought not to exist simply to make impossible sums of money.'
Pope overcomes health concerns to lead Easter Sunday Mass
Thousands attend the Mass at St Peter’s Square.