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‘She didn’t have to die’: Girl’s death in a Queensland cult

A new podcast explores the events, decisions and failures that led to the death of Elizabeth Struhs, and left her parents and other religious fanatics in jail.

  • Pippa Bradshaw

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Suffering is not the last word.

Gratitude is a form of preparation for the suffering we all endure

It was gratitude that drew me to faith as an adult convert, and provided my wife and me with the perspective to cope with pain and loss.

  • Barney Zwartz
Illustration: Simon Letch

St George Pell? Now that would be a miracle

The late cardinal George Pell has been credited with interceding to save the life of a little boy. But a sign of Pell’s humanity was always the mystery many of us were looking for while he lived.

  • Thomas Keneally
Naureen Choudhry and her father Jamil Choudhry hold hands.

Ramadan is a time to find peace and solace. For Naureen it has been so much more this year

Ramadan is a time for Muslims to reflect. When it coincides with personal grief, it can also become a channel for healing.

  • Naureen Choudhry
Shinzo Abe falls to the ground.

‘Moonies’ and their millions: Japan cracks down on ‘brainwashing’ church with links to world leaders

An investigation triggered by the shooting of former prime minister Shinzo Abe found the group had manipulated its followers – known as “Moonies” – into donating money.

  • Lisa Visentin
The little bush church at Barkly, used by multiple denominations.

A little bush church that showed the way

The Barkly Church 180 kilometres north-west of Melbourne was founded on a vision of the faithful coming together to pray under one roof, irrespective of race, colour or religion.

  • Bernadette Cheesman
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St Joseph, the husband of Mary, mother of Jesus, was a carpenter, and is the patron saint of workers.

Remembering Joseph, a model father and patron saint of workers

Spare a thought for St Joseph, patron saint of workers and husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

  • Ann Rennie
Pope Francis in February.

Pope Francis no longer in imminent danger, say doctors

The 88-year-old Pope remains stable and has improved in recent days, as shown by blood tests and positive responses to drug treatments.

  • Nicole Winfield
The Maha Kumbh Mela attracted millions to bathe in sacred waters.

I attended the largest-ever gathering of humans. The logistics are mind-boggling

In just three months, a functioning city that can cater for 10 million pilgrims a day springs up and then disappears a few weeks later.

  • Chris Johnson
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: Jewish boys dance on the top of a double decker bus during the annual Jewish holiday of Purim on March 10, 2020 in London, England. Purim is celebrated by Jewish communities around the world with parades and costume parties. Purim commemorates the defeat of Haman, the advisor to the Persian king, and his plot to massacre the Jewish people, 2,500 years ago, as recorded in the biblical book of Esther. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Purim has important lessons of the longest hatred – and the longest love

Jews this week celebrate Purim and read the Book of Esther, which tells the story their escape from annihilation at the hands of an ancient, genocidal foe.

  • Ralph Genende

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