Labor MP ‘interfered’ with Hillsong fraud allegations
A Hillsong whistleblower is suing the federal government, claiming an MP repeatedly stopped another from airing her claims in parliament.
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Man accused of ramming synagogue gates granted bail
A man alleged to have rammed synagogue gates with his ute and then referred to the Bondi massacre has been bailed to go into a mental health care centre.
‘Forgotten dreams’: Aussie artist dazzles at Venice
After much fanfare and controversy, crowds are marvelling at Khaled Sabsabi's work in Venice as he brings western Sydney's diversity to life on a world stage.
Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with the Pope at the Vatican after weeks of attacks by President Donald Trump on the pontiff over the Iran war.
Pope and Rubio commit to stronger ties, Vatican says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV have discussed "topics of mutual interest in the Western Hemisphere," a US readout of the talks says.
Australian Jews detail ‘unfair’ backlash linked to Gaza
The chance to share their experiences of bullying, harassment and fear in the face of anti-Semitism has been years in the making for many Jewish Australians.
UK vows to tackle state-backed threats after stabbings
Britain's government is fast-tracking laws to pursue people who carry out threats for state-sponsored groups following the latest anti-Semitic attack in London.
Man accused of ramming synagoge gate applies for bail
A man accused of using a ramming the gate of a synagogue made reference to the Bondi terrorist attack and had replica handgun convictions, a judge has heard.
‘Dirty daddy’: ex-priest’s Christmas hunt for child sex
A former priest who tried to meet three children for sex told someone he shared vile images and video with that there was "no such thing as too young".
Man accused of ramming synagogue gate to seek bail
A man dragged out of a ute at gunpoint and arrested for allegedly ramming the gate of an inner city synagogue will soon apply for bail, a judge has heard.
Trump posts image of him and Jesus, Pope feud continues
Days after posting a picture of himself looking like Jesus, US President Donald Trump has posted a second picture of him being embraced by him.
Pope Leo pushes back at Trump in feud over Iran war
Pope Leo has responded to President Donald Trump's criticism over the US-Israel war in Iran, saying the Vatican's peace appeals are rooted in the Gospel.
Trump deletes ‘Jesus’ post as feud with pope escalates
A now-deleted post on Donald Trump's Truth Social depicting him as Jesus-like came amid his escalating feud with Pope Leo, who has criticised the war in Iran.
Pope urges peace in world torn by the ‘violence of war’
Pope Leo has used his first Easter mass to issue a call for hope at a time when the world is torn by the violence of war.
Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter mass
Pope Leo has celebrated his first Easter mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide.
Pope names Australian as Vatican’s chief legal expert
Pope Leo has filled one of the most important Vatican vacancies by tapping an Australian church lawyer to serve as the Holy See's chief legal expert.
Mullally becomes first female archbishop of Canterbury
Ex-nurse Sarah Mullally has been installed as the archbishop of Canterbury, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion.
Prayers, protesters at end-of-Ramadan celebrations
Australia's Muslim community has marked the end of Ramadan, but the prime minister's appearance at a major mosque was met with a cold response.
Girl returned to killer parents despite ‘cult’ warning
A family's extreme religious beliefs against medical treatment were known to authorities years before their "cult" killed a little girl, a coroner has heard.
Gunman shot dead after crashing truck into US synagogue
An armed man has been shot dead after ramming his truck into a Michigan synagogue in what investigators said was a targeted attack on the Jewish community.
AFL club admits ‘error of judgment’ on Bondi tribute
The Sydney Swans have apologised over an AFL pre-game tribute to the Bondi terror attack victims that failed to mention the Jewish community.
‘Reset button’: Ramadan binds community amid tensions
Fasting from sunrise to sunset, about one million Muslims in Australia are marking the holy month of Ramadan amid wars and as multiculturalism is tested.
Writer pays for lies that ‘humiliated’ church leader
A veteran journalist who relentlessly attacked a spiritual leader with meritless claims has been ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages.
Please explain: Hanson lashed for anti-Islamic vitriol
Muslim leaders have challenged Pauline Hanson to explain exactly what policy changes she would like to see after an incendiary rant on late-night television.
White nationalist jailed for hateful Australia Day rant
A neo-Nazi supporter who railed against Jews in a hate-filled Australia Day rally speech has been jailed for his offensive and abhorrent crime.
Mayor wants Hanson charged with hate speech offences
A mayor has urged authorities to charge One Nation leader Pauline Hanson with hate speech offences after inflammatory comments she made about Muslims.
Australia tarnished by persistent racism, refugee abuse
Australia has again failed to curb refugee abuses and rampant discrimination, including against Indigenous people, in its human rights report card.
Anger as Liberals call for Muslim checks to stem terror
Former Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison has faced backlash after suggesting accreditation should be required for Muslim preachers after the Bondi attack.
Hate speech laws in peril as Libs, Greens spurn reforms
Major changes will be needed to the government's hate speech laws overhaul for any hope of rushing the legislation through parliament.
Religious leaders unite in call for hate speech rethink
Religious leaders have united across faiths to urge the prime minister to go back to the drawing board on contentious hate speech reforms.
Hate speech and gun reform to be tackled separately: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the government will split a controversial bill to reform hate speech and gun laws.