Disabled child was killed at Christchurch school - Royal Commission witness
The boy was told to "shut up" and take the medication, and allegedly died soon after.
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St John of God abuse at Marylands School focus of inquiry
The treatment of boys with learning disabilities at Marylands School is starting today.
Catholic Church says abuse cases not yet referred to police
The church reported 1680 cases of alleged abuse - with 592 individuals named.
'Deeply ashamed': NZ Catholic Church reveals scale of abuse for first time
Survivors say the reported abuse was likely a "tiny fraction" of overall abuse.
Maybe the Pope's right ... The huge rise of the 'dog baby'
Maybe the Pope's right, we are putting dogs above kids when we feel the need to nurture.
'Selfish': Pope slams choice of pets over parenthood
Pope Francis criticises those who opt for pets over parenthood, says it 'diminishes us'.
Local Focus: Aotearoa's first saint in the making and her ties with the Whanganui region
The rich history of Whanganui's Jerusalem and its French nun Suzanne Aubert.
Catholic cover up: Former cop lifts lid on child sex abuse investigation
Cop who led the Marylands School child sex investigation speaks about case for first time
Christchurch 16-year-old accused of murdering Levi Haami appears in court
The teen accused of murdering Levi Haami in Christchurch has appeared in court.
Suspicious fire rips through Christchurch heritage mansion Antonio Hall
Investigators will be at the site today to determine the cause of the blaze.
Church orders investigation into former Dunedin priest
Rome directs an inquiry to be held into complaint about Father Fivins Chittilappilly.
'Possessed' bishop leaves church for writer of Satanic erotica
The Pope urged Xavier Novell to undergo an exorcism, sources say, but he refused.
'The pope needs your prayers': Pope Francis hospitalised
It's the pope's first known hospital treatment since he was elected to the papacy in 2013.
'Mass murder': Indigenous group finds more remains of native Canadians
Indigenous leaders call for church to be held accountable for attempted 'genocide'.
'Crime against humanity': 600 bodies found at Indigenous school
Ground-penetrating radar resulted in 751 ''hits,'' indicating at least 600 bodies.
'Serious concern': National MP takes aim at leeway given to grieving gang members
Police cordoned off a major road for procession which included motorbike burnouts.
Watch: Huge gang funeral procession closes Auckland streets
Funeral procession leaves central Auckland suburb and rides south.
Remains of 215 indigenous children found buried in Canadian church school
The school was set up by the Roman Catholic church in 1890, and was closed in 1969.
Church unaware its former choir director had faced sex allegations
James Tibbles was an organist at St Patrick's Cathedral.
Child sex abuse case: US priest posted list of girls' names on his bedroom door every night
Priest accused of sexual abuse of orphans at shelter he founded.
Principal wants to know why predator priest was sent to school
Pompallier College's principal has urged any other abuse survivors to come forward.
'They have been raised to believe they don't sin': Priest slams Church's hierarchy
A theologian blames the structure of the Catholic Church for abuse by priests.
God 'cannot bless sin': Vatican bars gay union blessing
The Vatican holds that gay people must be treated with dignity and respect.
Pope's trip to Iraq a 'bad idea' say experts
No one wants to tell Pope Francis to call off the visit, apart from these virologists.
Priest under investigation for sexual misconduct
Assistant priest of Mercy Parish being investigated for sexual misconduct.
School lunches feed pensioners in lockdown
"I didn't realise it was so good, and I'm grateful that the kids are getting this."
Sitting on billions, Catholic dioceses amassed billions in taxpayer aid
Investigation finds Catholic church received billions in cash handouts.
Local Focus: New Pāpāmoa school opens
The Suzanne Aubert Catholic School is open for business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Only a fraction of church abuse victims coming forward - advocate
Victims speaking to the royal commission are just the tip of the iceberg, advocate says.
How to teach skills for workplace of next generation
Teachers aim to lift students' aspirations above mere grades.
'Shameful history': Irish PM to apologise for Catholic church baby death scandal
"My heart is breaking for every survivor"
Scrooge leaves $122m fortune to Church
Penny-pinching farmer who preferred golf over church on Sundays bequeaths church $122m.
Money and God: NZ's richest religions
Organised religion owns $11b: But which church has built the biggest financial base?