Religion
Opinion
Opinion
Jesus’ sense of humour shines in his parables
The message of Jesus came in story form, often with a side dose of humour.
- by Jim Pilmer
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Who will be the next pope?
The release of the film Conclave has once again thrown the spotlight on one of the most arcane, storied and secretive events in human history: the election of a new pope.
- by Rob Harris
Francis names the first woman to head a major Vatican office. Then gives her a male co-leader
Italian nun Sister Simona Brambilla will be responsible for every religious order, from Jesuit and Franciscan priests to the Mercy nuns and smaller movements.
- by Nicole Winfield
Faith
Opinion
Let us be gardeners of our souls
Festivities done, a time for contemplation arises.
- by Warwick McFadyen
‘He confessed everything’: Jehovah’s Witness elders ignored child sexual abuse allegations
One woman’s tenacity in the face of decades of denial has sent her stepfather to jail for nearly 10 years.
- by Amber Schultz
How Shen Yun tapped religious fervour to make a fortune
The dance group has accumulated enormous wealth, in large part by getting followers of the Falun Gong religious movement to work free and pay its bills.
- by Michael Rothfeld and Nicole Hong
My New Year’s resolution is to give up alcohol. Many Australians will be joining me
New Year’s resolutions are a good if minor example of our need for optimism. They speak of a sense of hope that we can change ourselves. And in changing ourselves we can change the world.
- by Barney Zwartz
My friend would have hated what was said at his funeral
The church would do well to acknowledge its own sins.
- by Anson Cameron
Festival of Lights much needed for Melbourne’s Jewish community
Jewish leaders say it has been a tough year but the arrival of Hanukkah – on the same day as Christmas – is helping to lift spirits.
- by Benjamin Preiss
Pope opens new Jubilee year when pilgrims can obtain special indulgences
Some 32 million tourists are expected to walk through the “Holy Door” just opened by Francis at St Peter’s. He’s asked all to have courage to better the world.
- by Joshua McElwee
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Christmas
Christmas 2024 around the world – in pictures
Here is how Christmas is being celebrated in Australia and around the world.
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