Mexican authorities have bowed to a local sea god and "closed" a statue of the Greek deity Poseidon after complaints by local Indigenous groups.
Fabiola Sanchez
Perth’s Archbishop has been urged to use his ‘moral authority’ to pressure the Christian Brothers to front a parliamentary hearing after the group cancelled an appearance at the last minute.
Jake Dietsch
The Vatican has excommunicated an ultra-conservative archbishop and ardent critic of Pope Francis after finding him guilty of schism.
Alvise Armellini and Crispian Balmer
At least 672 Egyptians are among the more than 1000 people who have died on the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, security and medical sources report.
Ahmed Mohamed Hassan, Swati Bhat Shetye and Pesha Magid
Whoopi Goldberg, who is to be hosted by Pope Francis later this month, said she offered him a role in Sister Act 3.
Staff Writers
Devotees across Asia have marked the birthday of Buddha, a holy occasion for all followers of the Buddhist religion.
The Vatican's doctrinal office says bishops will have to consult it before investigating reported supernatural events such as apparitions.
Who wants to join an agrarian revolution? We will live simply — farming bucolic lands where the smell of coffee and home-made bread hangs in a cool crisp dawn.
Andrew Miller
The National President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association has spoken out again on behalf of the organisation to object to calls to remove prayer rooms from schools across the country.
Hannah Cross
A former chief rabbi has rebuked a Labor MP for comparing the Liberals’ position on a Bill making it easier to change the gender on your birth certificate to Adolf Hitler’s vilification of the Jews.
A new batch of male Swiss Catholic recruits has been sworn into the "world's smallest army" to protect Pope Francis.
Antonio Denti
Perth’s Muslim community has condemned the actions of a 16-year-old boy and addressed the misuse of sacred Islamic terminology after the teenager declared he was on ‘the path to jihad’.
Lauren Price
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe rejected claims he was “condoning” the scandal-plagued Christian Brothers’ refusal to appear before a parliamentary committee.
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.
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.