OpinionLyndsay Freer: Intellectual with the common touchCardinal Jorge Bergoglio, the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, was our new Pope. He took the name of Francis. In 2000 years there has never been a Pope Francis.14 Mar 08:30 PM
WorldCatholics elect Pope Francis White smoke has billowed from a Sistine Chapel chimney to show that a new pope has been elected to replace the frail Benedict XVI as leader of the world's 1.2 billon Catholics.13 Mar 06:24 PM
New ZealandAnti-gay marriage leaflets distributed in AucklandOpponents of same-sex marriage are being slammed for distributing leaflets saying legalising the move will result in more incidences of AIDS and syphilis, and see the end of titles such as "husband and wife".11 Mar 06:09 PM
New ZealandChurches urge MPs to protect opponents of gay marriageChurch leaders are making a last-minute appeal to MPs to protect teachers who believe marriage should only be between opposite sexes even if Louisa Wall's gay marriage bill is passed tomorrow.11 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldBlasphemy laws pose risk for minoritiesChristian community leaders in Lahore say the violence unleashed on the Pakistani city's Joseph colony erupted after a drinking session involving two friends, one Muslim and the other Christian.11 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldHoly war from friends' rowChristian communities across Pakistan have launched angry protests after a Muslim mob set fire to a Christian neighbourhood in Lahore.11 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldCardinals denied access to reportIt is known throughout the Vatican as the Relatio (Narration). It is contained in two stiff, unmarked red folders and runs to around 300 pages.10 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionLyndsay Freer: Cardinal factions line up for battleLast week, the <i>Herald</i> featured a delightful cartoon by Guy Body, showing rows of small cloned cardinal lookalikes.10 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Now it's the sex police who are the odd onesIf we've learned anything from recent history, it's that people whose own sex lives are unedifying don't necessarily let that stop them damning others' proclivities.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPasifika Festival comes of ageIsland drums and sounds from the Pacific will be joined by those from traditional island choirs and church bands at this year's Pasifika Festival.07 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionGehan Gunasekara: Religious guidance as relevant now as it has ever beenSam Clements' article on these pages entitled "Irrelevant churches have no right to dictate what happens in a secular society" belittles the role of religion.05 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleJoan Rivers' gag upsets JewsComic Joan Rivers has come under fire for comments she made about Jews during a segment on her controversial US style show <i>Fashion Police</i>.28 Feb 08:49 PM
OpinionDouglas Pratt: Better to celebrate our differencesThere is a lot of hype surrounding the push for gay marriage in NZ, writes Douglas Pratt. Expectations of a momentous change are high.28 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionSam Clements: Churches have no right to dictate what happens in a secular societyReligion has always sought to manipulate and dictate the manner in which individuals live their lives, writes Sam Clements. The Marriage Equality Bill threatens many in the church.28 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionGwynne Dyer: Saudi hand in Bahrain crackdownNo Western government is going to condemn the country's rulers, writes Gwynne Dyer. That would seriously annoy Saudi Arabia, and they will never do that.28 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionJeff Tallon: Ebbing of Kiwis' faith defies beliefWe don't need a census to tell us that society is changing rapidly. But perhaps we do to quantify just how rapidly.26 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldScandal hangs over cardinalsThree priests and a former priest in Scotland have reported the most senior Catholic clergyman in Britain, Cardinal Keith O'Brien, to the Vatican over allegations of inappropriate behaviour.24 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandDestiny sells complex to SalliesThe Salvation Army has bought the Destiny Church complex in the Auckland suburb of Mt Wellington and has its 12-storey building in Queen St up for sale.17 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleBehind the secrets of ScientologyJenna Miscavige Hill was a third-generation Church of Scientologist. She escaped the secretive society and told her story to Nicky Park.13 Feb 11:00 PM
WorldHeartland of church in deep crisisWhoever takes the helm of the Vatican after the shock resignation of Benedict XVI will inherit a problem on his own doorstep.13 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleA look behind the secret world of ScientologyEx-Scientologist Jenna Miscavige Hill has revealed the harsh reality of growing up in the Church. Read her story <a href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10865219' target='_blank'>here</a>. 13 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldRottweiler to German shepherdWhen Joseph Ratzinger was elected Pope in 2005, the choice divided Catholics.12 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionLyndsay Freer: Pontiff crossed religious dividesThe news of the Pope's decision to resign was received by Auckland Catholics with sadness.12 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ clergy back Pope's decisionA New Zealand bishop who penned speeches and talks for two Popes says Benedict XVI's decision to step down would have been pondered deeply before it was made.12 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Pope's brave call raises hopes highEditorial: The papacy is one of precious few institutions in the modern world that does not change very much.12 Feb 04:29 PM
WorldWorld reacts to Pope’s resignationPope Benedict’s resignation has been greeted with surprise, admiration and disappointment from around the world.12 Feb 04:31 AM
