New ZealandMan who faked cancer jailed for two yearsAn Auckland churchgoer who defrauded parishioners of $250,000, saying he needed money for cancer treatment, has been jailed.28 Jul 07:48 AM
New ZealandGay netball coach sacked by schoolA Christian school's Board of Trustees has been told to attend a human rights course after sacking a netball coach because he was gay.21 Jul 01:06 AM
TravelQuito: Incan roots but Our Lady rulesChurch and state pomp abound in Ecuador's capital writes Jim Eagles.15 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandChurch forces 'secular NZ' retreatThe Human Rights Commission has bowed to Catholic Church objections to a statement that NZ was a secular state and religion was only for the "private sphere".13 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldDioceses oust abusers they had pledged to monitorAt the peak of the Roman Catholic clergy sex abuse crisis, the discipline plan American bishops adopted prompted dioceses to remove nearly all accused clergy from the priesthood.05 Jul 12:00 AM
WorldAussie Archbishop says sorry to abuse victims'I once again express my deep sorrow and offer a sincere and unreserved apology to all victims of sexual abuse,' says Archbishop Denis Hart.03 Jul 12:51 AM
WorldPope's pantry a hymn to glories of greaseThe German Pontiff's favourite recipes are a suicidal mix of fried, buttery and carnivorous pleasures.20 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandChurch warned over 'Yeah Right' signDB Breweries has cautioned a small Tauranga church over a sign it says is similar to its Tui "Yeah Right" billboards.26 May 04:13 AM
WorldAnglicans divided by lesbian bishopThe Anglican Church is in turmoil after its North American branch pushed ahead with ordaining the church's first openly lesbian bishop.16 May 11:00 PM