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<i>Garth George:</i> True heart of Easter shines through murk

<i>Editorial:</i> The church needs to be true to itself

ASA: Jesus' mother sex billboard not offensive

St Matthew-in-the-City is pleased, but not surprised, at the ASA's ruling that its controversial Christmas billboard was not offensive.

Pope considers urgent synod on abuse scandal

An embattled Pope Benedict XVI is coming under mounting pressure to deal with the worsening child abuse scandal.

<i>Bishop Patrick Dunn:</i> Local perspective on child abuse within the church

Catholic faithful say letter is too late

Abuse by priests triggers celibacy row

Pope's brother caught up in abuse claims

<i>New Year Honours:</i> Theologian has helped boost interest in NZ church history

Celebrating the birthday of Christ

Auckland church leaders offer their thoughts for this Christmas.

MacKillop to become Australia's first saint

Mary MacKillop is set to become Australia's first saint after Pope Benedict XVI approved her second miracle.

Mary MacKillop to be named Aussie's first saint

Billboard depicting Mary, Joseph in bed defaced

St Matthew-in-the-City Church's mischievous biblical bedroom billboard was defaced just over five hours after it was erected in downtown Auckland today.

Anger at biblical bed scene

A billboard put up outside the St Matthew-in-the-City church in Auckland is set to stir more than a bit of Christmas spirit.

Charity tradesmen rehousing victims

Aust principal sacked over abuse claims