Sri Lankan PM tells media there was prior intelligence about the attacks.

The cathedral has been a fixture of the landscape for eight centuries.

Controversy around the apparent hijab ban came after one of its teachers raised concerns.

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

Putin and Poroshenko use religion for their own purposes. Bartholomew did what was right.

Pope Francis celebrated a Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.

Church leaders' Xmas message.

Worldwide, all sorts of people dress up as Santa, Why should a Maori Santa raise comment?

COMMENT: Nativity scene stoush shows secularity in state schools is the best way forward.

Christianity's spread across the Pacific offers valuable insights into human behaviour.

The former Kiwi student made anti-Islamist and anti-Turkish comments online.

Kiwis have different history to Australia's "convict background", says expert.

55 per cent of NZers don't identify with "main religion", according to in-depth research.

The Land Wars had a greater impact on NZ than any of the campaigns we commemorate

Gloriavale: "If you were sorry for our loss, you wouldn't pester us like you do."

Readers have their say on synthetic drugs and Israel Folau.

COMMENT:Unless Parliament acknowledges a higher authority, nothing constrains state power.

Leaders of the major Christian sects in Jerusalem closed the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

The new US embassy in London -- iron fist in a green glove

COMMENT: No other revolution in history has changed people's identity as Reformation did.

The Watsons are ditching home comforts to help people in remote parts of Papa New Guinea.

Easter is the remembrance and celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Churches in New Zealand are being warned of a group linked to South Korea.

Nick Lee says his friend was a Shincheonji believer on a mission to convert him.

Comment: It's a subject dear to the hearts of 84 per cent of the world's population. But here in New Zealand, religion is almost taboo, Rachel Smalley writes.

Church leaders remind us that the message of Christmas goes beyond just words.

COMMENT: We're entering that time of year when I remind people to be kind to atheists. Remember, Christmas capitalism has room for all of us.

Why does Santa wear red and why do we kiss under mistletoe? The mysteries of Christmas unwrapped.

The Salvation Army would not sell Buddha statues - or icons of other religions - in its charity shops.

Is your nativity set feeling a bit outdated? This could be just what you need this Christmas.