Religion
- Opinion
- Opinion
Our shared humanity rises above all
After all the headline-seeking and vote-grabbing antics, it’s time to do what we do best: get on living with our neighbours.
- Ann Rennie
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Food fight: Albert Park locals call for Hare Krishna kitchen to move out
A petition from residents claims the smell, traffic and noise around the Hare Krishna temple – where membership has swelled in recent years – is ruining the area.
- Lachlan Abbott
- Analysis
- Investigations
‘What’s going on?’: Why the Exclusive Brethren are out in force this election
This is not the first time the secretive sect has involved itself in a federal contest, but that also carries political risks.
- Michael Bachelard
- Exclusive
- Investigations
Exclusive Brethren chief’s son spotted on hustings supporting Liberal Party
The appearance of the high-ranking member of the sect came as a Melbourne candidate’s wife said their campaign owed much to the support of “so many” of the church’s people.
- Michael Bachelard, Kieran Rooney and Max Maddison
List: Popes of the 20th and 21st centuries
The next pope will join a storied list of past leaders of the Holy See, with the first pope of the 20th century being elected 147 years ago.
- Bronte Gossling
Controversial cardinal withdraws from conclave after pope’s final letter emerges
Pope Francis’ posthumous directive has led Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu to pull out of papal conclave, averting further Vatican scandal.
- Rob Harris
Vatican sets date for conclave to elect new pope following death of Francis
Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in a secret conclave to elect the church’s new leader.
- Philip Pullella and Joshua McElwee
- Explainer
- Catholic church
The Pope has been laid to rest. Here’s what happens next
Pope Francis has been laid to rest after his funeral at the Vatican. A period of mourning follows – then comes the complex process of naming a successor.
- Jackson Graham and Angus Holland
Exclusive Brethren don’t vote but are secretly campaigning for the Coalition
Members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church believe the world defiles them and don’t vote. The sect is sending hundreds of people to campaign for conservative candidates.
- Michael Bachelard, Kieran Rooney and Sumeyya Ilanbey
Seated among world leaders, governor-general was struck by message she hoped they all received
Joining other dignitaries for the Pope’s funeral straight after Anzac Day in Gallipoli prompted Sam Mostyn to reflect deeply on what it means to be a good leader.
- Rob Harris
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