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Catholic Church faces hardcore porn shame
Germany's biggest Catholic-owned publishing house has been rocked by disclosures that it has been selling thousands of pornographic novels.
Senior priest faces fraud probe
The fraud squad is investigating one of Christchurch's most senior Catholic priests over claims of missing cash in his parish.
Conversations with ourselves
A self-help technique aims to help "voice hearers" live with their condition.
<i>Nick Smith</i>: From love of charities, spare us
If there's one thing NZ has plenty of, it's charities - but should the churches be among them?
Liberal bishop 'forced' to quit
The Pope has accepted the 'forced' resignation of a Queensland bishop condemned for his liberal views.
Civil war reignites as rival leaders fight for final control
Ivory Coast has been plunged back into civil war after a slow-burning election crisis developed into violence.
The real exorcist helping Hollywood banish its demons
Outside his day job of saying Mass and hearing confession, Father Gary Thomas boasts an intriguing second career.
Christchurch earthquake: Rest homes evacuated, others need food, water
More than 200 elderly patients have been evacuated from rest homes damaged in the earthquake.