Satanic powers claim made in lawsuit
A woman has failed to stop a defamation lawsuit alleging leaders of a prophetic ministry were portrayed as having used satanic powers to steal away her daughter
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Archbishop of Canterbury to visit
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will visit Australia just weeks after leading the Queen's funeral service at Westminster Abbey.
Dozens die in fire at Egypt church
At least 41 people are dead and 14 others injured after a fire ripped through a church in Cairo.
Pope sorry for ‘evil’ schools in Canada
The Pope has apologised for the 'evil' perpetrated in indigenous residential schools in Canada run by the church.
Father of ex-choirboy sues Pell, Church
Cardinal George Pell and the Catholic Church are being sued in Victoria's Supreme Court by the father of a deceased former choirboy, for psychological harm.
Nazi speech to send ‘powerful’ message
A principal says he gave a speech to school assembly that included racial slurs and his family's Nazi connections to discuss the Christchurch terror attacks.
‘Nothing done over anti-Semitic bullying’
Victoria's education department has been criticised for failing to remove a school principal after allegations of anti-Semitic bullying at the school.
‘Nazi salutes, swastikas’ at Melb school
Five former Brighton Secondary College students are suing the school, alleging a culture of anti-Semitic discrimination including Nazi salutes and swastikas.
Satanist group founder may face charges
A man may face prosecution over a bid to have Satanism taught at Queensland schools after failing to explain why he should not be charged for allegedly lying.
Calls for Tasmania conversion therapy ban
There are calls for Tasmania to join Victoria, Queensland and the ACT and ban conversion practices aimed at changing people's sexual identity.
US churchgoers tie up gunman after attack
A gunman killed one person and wounded five at a California church before parishioners detained him and bound his legs with an electrical cord, police say.
HK holds Catholic cardinal on ‘collusion’
Hong Kong authorities have reportedly arrested a Roman Catholic cardinal, a singer and two others for alleged "collusion with foreign forces".
The devil they shouldn’t know: Satanic teachings disallowed in Queensland schools
A Noosa Temple of Satan founder has been ordered to front court, while another leader of the group has lost legal action against the Queensland government.
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Hillsong founder Brian Houston resigns
Pastor Brian Houston, who founded the global Hillsong Church, has resigned following allegations of his mistreatment of women.
Russian forces shelled mosque: Ukraine
A mosque sheltering 80 adults and children in the southern port city of Mariupol has been shelled by Russian forces, Ukraine's foreign ministry says.
Retired pope asks pardon for abuse
Retired Pope Benedict XVI is asking forgiveness for any "grievous faults" in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases.
Protections for trans students rejected
The coalition has agreed to greater protections for gay students, but not transgender children, as part of a contentious religious discrimination package.
Qld principal stands aside ‘to reflect’
The principal of a Brisbane school at the centre of a controversy over gender and sexuality clauses in its enrolment contracts has announced he will step away.
Labor backs faith protections with caveats
Labor politicians have backed the coalition's religious discrimination bill, albeit with caveats, in two parliamentary inquiries into the contentious laws.
PM talks up protections for gay students
Two parliamentary committees are due to hand down reports into the Morrison government's bid to boost discrimination protections for religious Australians.
Hostages safe after US synagogue standoff
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has tweeted that all hostages are safe after a standoff inside a synagogue
Brisbane priest charged with sex offences
A prominent Brisbane Anglican priest appointed to investigate child abuse within the church has fronted court accused of historic sex offences.
Sth Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu dies
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and veteran of South Africa's struggle against white minority rule, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, has died at the age of 90.
Churches urge Christmas unity, resilience
Church leaders have urged Australians to treat one another with graciousness, acceptance and generosity this Christmas as COVID-19 continues to disrupt lives.