Saudi Arabia's feuds have spilled over into the hajj, annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.

Statement says Pope on victims' side following report on decades of abuse.

One priest used a crucifix to beat boy, another boy had to pose naked as Jesus on a cross.

Connor Cruise is following in his famous father's footsteps in a very significant way.

Church apologises for comments implying parents bore responsibility for stopping abuse.

A senior bishop has called for a near-total ban on the wearing of burqas in public.

No guarantee that wealthy religious sect will get funding.

Logan Robertson says he's been making a documentary about 'exposing Islam'.

Christianity's spread across the Pacific offers valuable insights into human behaviour.

President has also called God a 'son of a b****'.

The controversial pastor has caused ripples for anti-gay sermons.

Father Jacques Lacroix was seen hitting the baby boy after he cried in church.

Kiwis have different history to Australia's "convict background", says expert.

Statement follows Bishop of Auckland being "troubled" by rejection felt by LGBT community.

55 per cent of NZers don't identify with "main religion", according to in-depth research.

The historic Hinemihi meeting house and washing your hands are letters topics today.

A Sikh Coldstream Guard made history as the first to wear a turban at Trooping the Colour.

COMMENT: Why does the commission wish to ban free speech to protect certain beliefs?

A Baptist church in South Carolina plans to remove a hand-carved statue of Jesus Christ.

In a letter to Chile's faithful, Francis has denounced a culture of abuse and cover-up.

Gloriavale: "If you were sorry for our loss, you wouldn't pester us like you do."

An academic is warning that secretive Gloriavale sect could become even more reclusive.

Gloriavale's elders are likely to follow in the footsteps of its founder, expert says.

COMMENT: Gloriavale must "set its face" against sexual abuse.

The leader, aged in his 90s, died after a battle with cancer.

Suicide bombers targeted three churches in Indonesia's second largest city, killing 10.

People can still express themselves within the bounds of society's acceptance.

Pastor received second-degree burns to his face and body after a rubbish fire.

Destiny Church founder Brian Tamaki has been recovering from a rubbish fire gone wrong.

This year's Auckland Turban Day is expected to attract hundreds of people this weekend.