Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe rejected claims he was “condoning” the scandal-plagued Christian Brothers’ refusal to appear before a parliamentary committee.
Jake Dietsch
The orthodox Christian leader stabbed in his Sydney church has attracted a global following as ‘the TikTok bishop’, using social media to promote ultra-conservative views on a range of contentious topics.
Sean Smith
The world's Muslims are celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan but the crisis in Gaza has weighed on festivities.
Niniek Karmini
The Vatican doctrinal office has released its "Dignitas infinita" declaration describing what the church perceives as threats to human dignity.
Alvise Armellini
Pope Francis is planning a visit to Indonesia - the world's most populous Muslim nation - Vatican and Indonesian officials say.
Staff Writers
Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire in Gaza after presiding over Easter Sunday Mass in St Peter's Square.
Perth’s religious leaders share their messages of hope, peace, and above all, rebirth as Christians around the world mark the resurrection of Jesus this Easter weekend
The West Australian
Pope Francis has looked fit after recent health troubles as he washed and kissed the feet of women inmates as part of a traditional ritual before Easter.
Philip Pullella
More than 10,000 students and teachers from 185 schools will swap the classroom for the showground as the gates open at the Royal Easter Show.
Liv Casben
Woodchopping has been a staple of the Sydney Royal Easter Show since 1899 but it will host a first-ever women's world championship this year.
Sophia McCaughan
Organisers of the Royal Easter Show say they have considered the cost of living crunch for this year's event with plenty of free entertainment organised.
St Patrick's Day, honouring the patron saint of Ireland, is a global celebration of Irish heritage.
Students at a prominent Catholic school in Perth’s south are facing disciplinary action after they were caught hacking into an online portal which contains reams of personal information.
Bethany Hiatt
Officials in Saudi Arabia have declared the start of the fasting month of Ramadan after sighting the crescent moon Sunday night.
A church is set to open in an ancient city traditionally believed to be the birthplace of the Prophet Abraham amid a push to lure pilgrims back to Iraq.
Mohammed Kadhim Atti
A Polish bishop who failed to investigate allegations of members of the clergy abusing minors has been dismissed by the Pope.
Racial exclusion lingers over the Moomba Festival but organisers and authorities are keen to make this year's event more inclusive.
Nyibol Gatluak
Lingering respiratory and mobility problems are continuing to take their toll on the Pope, who struggled to climb back into his 'popemobile'.
Pope Francis has again limited his speaking at a weekly audience at the Vatican while he continues to suffer from a cold.
Montreal's Just for Laughs comedy festival has been cancelled as the company the run the event seeks to avoid bankruptcy.
The Associated Press
Pope Francis has described "gender ideology" as a threat to humanity, arguing it abolishes differences and makes everything the same.
Pope Francis, who recently had the flu, has been brought to a hospital in Rome for diagnostic testing after a papal audience.
After skipping a reading at his weekly audience while still suffering from the flu, Pope Francis has been taken to hospital for a check-up.
Alvise Armellini and Gianluca Semarero
The Vatican says that Pope Francis has cancelled an audience because of a mild case of flu.
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