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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

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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
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
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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
 Granite Mountain Records Vault in Utah which is owned by the Mormon Church.

How our personal records ended up in a Mormon mountain vault in Utah

Privacy concerns are growing over a government agency that allows a church the ability to identify people and their family connections for commercial benefit.

  • Claire Aird, Greg Muller and Claudianna Blanco
Pope Francis at the Vatican in August.

Pope Francis suffers new breathing crises, is placed back on ventilation, Vatican says

The pontiff was alert, oriented and co-operated with medical personnel, according to the Vatican, but his prognosis remained guarded.

  • Nicole Winfield
Peter Dutton has been urged to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Israel urges Dutton to recognise West Jerusalem as nation’s capital

Most countries do not officially recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital even though it is the site of the Israeli parliament.

  • Matthew Knott

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