Spiritual Practices

Around 200 cups, in Europe alone, are said to be the Holy Grail. But what makes one cup holy - but not another?

In his Christmas Day "Urbi et Orbi" address, Pope Francis addressed the Ukraine conflict and called for "the boldness needed to open the door to negotiation".

"We don't have Santa here, he hasn't visited for about 50 years": Why the Wangkarnal crow brings presents every Christmas in one remote part of Australia.

The premier of New South Wales has condemned Islamophobic graffiti that has sprung up in western Sydney.

Opinion - As a sequel to Disney's Pasifika hit Moana hits cinemas, Mike Ross looks at how it captures the courage of its Pacific characters.

Amish horse carriages share the road with big rigs in some US states. The traditional sect are largely closed off to the outside world - but even they are affected by the US election.

The bell is "worth very little in terms of metal, but it's worth a lot to our community".

Where do lines of acceptability or offensiveness get drawn?

Pope Francis left Singapore for Rome on Friday, after a demanding trip across Southeast Asia and Oceania in which he urged action on climate change, pressed for interfaith dialogue, and reinforced the…

Religious organisation says the Treaty of Waitangi is a covenant, and "we believe God takes covenants seriously". Audio

The rebuild, which faces a shortfall in the tens of millions, is likely to be halted after the government declined further funding.