World‘Choose peace’: Pope marks first Easter under cloud of Mideast warHe called a Vatican prayer vigil for April 11 and praised the late Pope Francis.05 Apr 09:24 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Like a switch flipped': NZ churches claim youth attendance boomChurch leaders are hailing a 'Quiet Revival'. Others say the picture is more complicated. 03 Apr 11:00 PM
WorldSpanish sexual assault victim paralysed after suicide attempt dies by euthanasiaHer father fought and lost legal bids in Spain and Europe to halt the death.26 Mar 11:16 PM
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New ZealandSecond priest at St Bede’s College was accused of sexual abuse by three complainants17 Feb 06:59 PM
World‘I do not look like an angel’: Italian PM’s face scrubbed from cherub after investigation06 Feb 04:21 AM
EntertainmentThe Pope and the 'Princess': Auckland tenor's run-in with Vatican security17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandA story of resilience: How a paralysed teen is claiming back his lifeNow a Campion College prefect, he hopes to study and support tāngata whaikaha.13 Jan 03:00 AM
EntertainmentMiles Teller surprises wife with recreated wedding dress lost in LA firesMiles Teller secretly commissioned an exact replica before Christmas Day.28 Dec 04:41 AM
New ZealandEyes, faith and resolve: Inside Whangārei man’s battle with locked-in syndromeRyan Scott, 41, was left able to only move his eyes after a stroke in June.26 Dec 04:09 PM
WorldPope urges Russia, Ukraine dialogue in Christmas blessingKing Charles calls for 'compassion and reconciliation'.25 Dec 05:18 PM
WorldPope replaces New York cardinal with pro-migrant bishopRonald Hicks, 58, from Pope Leo's native Chicago, will become Archbishop of New York.18 Dec 08:43 PM
WorldPope Leo XIV visits Blue Mosque in Istanbul, unites faithful with stadium massThe Pope urged worshippers in Istanbul to 'build bridges of unity'.30 Nov 04:16 AM
WorldElderly rebel nuns allowed back in Austrian convent after rowThe trio fled a Catholic care centre in September to secretly return to the convent.29 Nov 04:53 AM
WorldPope marks 1700 years of Nicaea with call for Christian unity in TurkeyThe service at Lake Iznik marked 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea.29 Nov 02:50 AM
WorldVatican warns against rise in polyamorous relationshipsA new document says monogamy safeguards the equality and dignity of women.26 Nov 05:43 AM
WorldSchools shut after second mass abduction deepens Nigeria’s security crisisPresident Bola Tinubu skipped the G20 to focus on security concerns.22 Nov 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAs the church collapsed in flame its kauri cross vanished - now it's been found after 44 years'I’ve got the cross in my garage, in pieces,' a man told Lynda Manglesen. She was stunned.21 Nov 05:00 PM
AucklandTaxpayers funding new charter school inspired by secretive Opus Dei groupThe 'Catholic ethos' school in Epsom will open near two existing Catholic primaries.15 Nov 08:00 PM
WorldFrench bishop who had affair resigns at Pope's urgingA preliminary canonical investigation into his behaviour is under way.06 Nov 01:39 AM
New ZealandHigh Court awards Catholic nuns $65,000 from man's "vague" willThe man wanted to leave his Christchurch home to be used as a 'relax' for nuns. 25 Oct 02:00 AM
LifestyleKing makes history by praying with PopeThe King is the first British monarch to pray with a Pope since the Reformation.23 Oct 07:29 PM
WorldVatican panel condemns treatment of abuse survivorsThe 103-page study urges the Church to make reparations and take responsibility.16 Oct 06:00 PM
WorldStep aside, popemobile, the Pope gets real horsepower Proton was gifted by a Polish breeder who plans to auction the Arabian for charity. 15 Oct 07:50 PM
WorldNun turned influencer marries priest The Catholic couple met six years ago while both were in religious training in Brazil.09 Oct 02:35 AM
WorldToll near 60 after 6.9 quake hits Cebu, injured overwhelm hospitalsAt least 25 people died in Bogo city as the quake struck near its northern end.01 Oct 03:45 AM
WorldPilgrims of hope: King and Queen to visit Pope Leo XIV in OctoberKing Charles has met three popes before, including John Paul II in 1982.27 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandPriests chained to Willis’ office end Gaza protest after 32 hoursThe six, who were fasting, earlier said they wouldn't leave until they met the minister. 16 Sep 01:31 AM
New ZealandPriests chain themselves to Nicola Willis' office - plan to stay all nightFive Anglican priests and one Catholic priest are at the Finance Minister's office.15 Sep 01:49 AM
World'God's influencer' becomes first millennial saint amid historic ceremonyNew, younger visitors are coming to Assisi because of Carlo Acutis.07 Sep 04:10 AM
