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.