WorldPope poised to make historic apology Pope Benedict XVI is planning to make the first general apology for the abuse of children and minors, Vatican sources say.24 Apr 10:47 PM
New ZealandVictim wants church to take responsibility for abuseA man haunted by childhood memories of sexual abuse at a Catholic orphanage just wants someone to acknowledge there was wrongdoing.09 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandVictim group: Abuse inquiry won't helpAbuse support groups say the investigations into the Catholic clergy abuse allegations are in the best interests of the church, not the victims.08 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandChurch scandal: Paedophile monks releasedTwo monks jailed in NZ's most notorious Catholic sexual abuse scandal have been released on parole after serving less than half their sentences.06 Apr 10:52 PM
WorldArchbishop retreats after unholy rowAn war of words between the Catholic and Protestant churches culminated yesterday in an apology from the Archbishop of Canterbury.04 Apr 04:00 PM
WorldPapal ally accused of 'ritual beatings'The child abuse scandal rocking the Catholic Church widened this week as a leading German bishop personally appointed by Pope Benedict was accused of beating and punching children at a church-run home.01 Apr 03:00 PM
New ZealandASA: Jesus' mother sex billboard not offensiveSt Matthew-in-the-City is pleased, but not surprised, at the ASA's ruling that its controversial Christmas billboard was not offensive.29 Mar 03:54 AM
WorldPope considers urgent synod on abuse scandalAn embattled Pope Benedict XVI is coming under mounting pressure to deal with the worsening child abuse scandal.28 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandDestiny's Brisbane church regroupsDestiny Church's Brisbane branch put on a brave face as it yesterday welcomed a new pastor after last Sunday's walk-out.04 Mar 03:00 PM
TechnologyHow Facebook can ruin your lifePeople will post just about anything on social networking sites. And the information could be used against them, even in court.23 Feb 10:22 PM
