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
EntertainmentBlame it on the ArchbishopFrom global success with the His Dark Materials series for younger readers, Philip Pullman returns to revisit the Christian story.02 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandSacked for teaching King LearShakespearean tragedy has become high farce, after a Christian high school sacked a teacher for using a "morally defiling" <i>King Lear</i> text.01 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandSalvation Army called to apologise for historic abuse casesPeople who were abused in Salvation Army homes as long as 70 years ago say they're still waiting for a public apology.30 Apr 03:33 AM
