WorldLiberal bishop 'forced' to quitThe Pope has accepted the 'forced' resignation of a Queensland bishop condemned for his liberal views.03 May 05:30 PM
WorldCivil war reignites as rival leaders fight for final controlIvory Coast has been plunged back into civil war after a slow-burning election crisis developed into violence.31 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldThe real exorcist helping Hollywood banish its demonsOutside his day job of saying Mass and hearing confession, Father Gary Thomas boasts an intriguing second career.26 Mar 02:46 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Rest homes evacuated, others need food, waterMore than 200 elderly patients have been evacuated from rest homes damaged in the earthquake.24 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldA Kiwi completes Spain's grand designGaudi's unfinished Sagrada Familia was a challenge New Zealander Mark Burry took on and won.14 Jan 08:14 PM
New ZealandBells toll for Pike River 29"We pray that their moment of fear becomes eternal peace," said Monsignor Gerry O'Connor during an emotional tribute to the Pike River miners in Greymouth.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River blast: Locals in limboWest Coasters went about their business today hoping for the best but painfully aware of the grim record of tragedies in mining.20 Nov 03:26 AM
New ZealandMiner who avoided Pike River blast faces anxious waitHe avoided yesterday's Pike River blast by minutes - now a miner waits for news of trapped workmates.20 Nov 12:18 AM
TravelPoland: Priest's giant statue is 'world's tallest Christ'Soaring 36m towards the heavens, a new statue in Poland has dethroned the landmark Jesus of Rio de Janeiro as the world's tallest statue of Christ.07 Nov 09:10 PM
New ZealandNew shrine to mark saint's Remuera timeA shrine to Saint Mary of The Cross MacKillop was unveiled in Auckland yesterday.17 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldPilgrims in Rome for canonisation of Australian nunMary MacKillop, who died more than 100 years ago, had strong ties to New Zealand.17 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandA blessing on both sidesThe canonisation of Mary MacKillop will have a special resonance in Otago's Arrowtown, writes Shane Gilchrist.15 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldAustralia to get first saintMary MacKillop (1842-1909) is set to become Australia's first saint.14 Oct 11:07 PM
