Pope honours divisive Australian Cardinal George Pell
Pell, whose child sex convictions were overturned, died yesterday.
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Cardinal George Pell dead at 81 after hip surgery complications
Pell returned to Vatican in 2020, after being acquitted of child sexual abuse convictions.
UN envoy meets with Afghan minister over ban on women in universities
A UN envoy met with Afghan education minister to discuss the ban on women in universities.
US President Joe Biden’s Israel quandary with new Netanyahu far right government
Israeli Prime Minister’s new government is giving the Biden administration headaches.
Iran executes two more men detained amid nationwide protests
Four men executed since the demonstrations began over the death of Mahsa Amini.
Ukrainians celebrate Orthodox Christmas in reclaimed church
A day prior, Ukraine’s govt took over administration of church from Moscow patriarchate.
Ukraine weekend ceasefire uncertain amid mistrust
Putin announced the weekend ceasefire yesterday for the Russian Orthodox Church Christmas.
Putin orders weekend ceasefire in Ukraine
The 36-hour ceasefire is for the Russian Orthodox Christmas holiday, the Kremlin says.
Thousands pour into St Peter’s Square for funeral of Pope Benedict
'We came to pay homage to Benedict and wanted to be here today to say goodbye.'
Afghans will die because of ban on women in NGOs, aid groups say
Save the Children, World Vision suspend operations as millions on brink of famine.
Israel swears in Netanyahu as PM of hard-line govt
Govt is vowing to enact policies that could cause turmoil and alienate country's allies.
New Netanyahu govt says West Bank settlements top priority
Country’s most religious, right-wing govt ever is also taking hard line on LGBT, justice.
Vatican says health of retired pope Benedict XVI ‘worsening’
Pope Francis told public Benedict was “very sick” and asked the faithful to pray for him.
Inside the secretive Mormon temple
Rare glimpse reveals white boiler suits, golden oxen and chandeliers.
The Frank reverend - on megachurches, media and keeping the faith
Reverend Frank Ritchie: "I had some horrific experiences as a kid in church settings"
Afghanistan’s Taliban ban women from working for NGOs
It is the latest restrictive move by Afghanistan’s new rulers against women’s rights.
Gunman opened fire in central Paris - three dead and several injured
Three other people were wounded in the attack, one is in a critical condition.
Auckland's church leaders on what to think about this Christmas
The annual Christmas message from Auckland's church leaders
Taliban minister defends women’s university ban
The decree triggered a global backlash this week including in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar.
Community's shock after woman from 'Tampa' refugee family killed
Afghan community in a state of shock after the killing of a young woman in Massey.
Iran: thousands of protesters held without trial to learn fate
This country is descending into hell while the world watches on.
Iranian authorities arrest actress of Oscar-winning movie
Renowned actress arrested on charges of spreading falsehoods about nationwide protests.
Millions of virgin worshippers gather at Mexico City shrine for annual celebration
Many fell to their knees and wept after reaching the popular site.
German hostage freed after 2018 jihadi abduction in Niger
“Taking hostages has proven to be a lucrative business that bankrolls terrorist groups."
Landmark Bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriage passes US House
The vote now sends the legislation to President Joe Biden for sign-off.
Revealed: Moment paedophile pastor was exposed
He raped a boy the night before his eighth birthday.
Confusion over Iran’s religious police as women drop hijab
Enforcement scaled back as more women walk the streets without wearing headscarf.
Black Ferns triumph shows the way to heal our social divisions
The Black Ferns showed us how to be united again. Where else can we find common ground?
Meth monks: Entire Buddhist temple busted in drug crackdown
Drug crackdown leads to serious consequences for the holy men.
Bryce Edwards: Why Labour capitulated on hate speech laws
OPINION: The Government had previously been keen to go much further.
'Killer robots': Israel deploys remote-controlled guns in West Bank
Weapons can fire tear gas, stun grenades, sponge-tipped bullets at Palestinian protesters.
Son of prominent church leaders sexually offended against underage girls
Victim: 'I couldn't look at myself in the mirror because I felt dirty and ashamed.'
Son of prominent evangelist Billy Graham to tour NZ with controversial views
'New Zealand has changed so much since my father visited this country.'
Brian Tamaki's Covid-19 lockdown protest trial taking shape, but no date yet
The Destiny Church founder has been charged along with his wife and three church members.