Both the Vatican and the US State Department stressed that Rubio’s meetings with Leo and the Vatican’s top diplomat underscored strong bilateral ties.
World
Fri, May 8
US President renews his criticism of Pope Leo XIV, potentially complicating a fence-mending visit Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans this week to the Vatican.
Wed, May 6
Once installed, Susan Wallace will become the second Māori woman Anglican bishop, and the first with a moko kauae.
Te Ao Māori
Fri, May 1
Participants film themselves "speedrunning" through the building, with the aim of gathering as much information as they can about the organisation's inner workings.
The 115-year-old building was among five churches targeted in a string of attacks in Masterton in February last year.
Crime and Justice
Mon, Apr 27
Pope Leo XIV called for a new "culture of peace" to replace the recourse to violence whenever conflicts arise.
Fri, Apr 24
The America Reads the Bible event, part of upcoming 250th birthday commemorations, has been billed as encouraging a "return to the spiritual foundation that has shaped our country".
Wed, Apr 22
He addressed the spiraling back-and-forth saga of Trump’s critiques of his peace message, which have dominated news headlines this week.
Sun, Apr 19
In his remarks in the St. Joseph Cathedral, Leo praised the peace movement and warned against allowing religion to enter conflicts.
Fri, Apr 17
Pope Leo XIV made no mention of Trump's latest social media post or the suggestion by JD Vance that he should "be careful" when speaking about theology.
Thu, Apr 16
Justin Evans, 24 and originally from Christchurch, was last seen within the Golgotha Monastery on Papa Stronsay, Orkney shortly before midnight on Saturday.
New Zealand
Wed, Apr 15
Now their disagreement over the war in Iran has escalated in spectacular fashion, and their comments show how differently each sees the conflict and its impact.
The Italian premier had said that she found "unacceptable the words of President Trump against the Holy Father".
Many were appalled that Trump followed his Truth Social attack on Leo by posting an image depicting himself as a Christ-like saviour.
Tue, Apr 14
Justin Evans, 24, was last seen within Golgotha Monastery on the Papa Stronsay island in Orkney shortly before midnight on April 11.
"With our forgiveness comes an earnest plea. Give us back our taonga,” the Bishop said.
Sun, Apr 5
Several New Zealand church leaders and scholars are condemning the Trump administration’s use of scripture to frame military action, calling it a betrayal of Christianity’s message of peace and humility.
Fri, Apr 3
Fifty-one people were killed and 40 others were injured at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre on March 15, 2019 in New Zealand's deadliest ever mass shooting.
Sun, Mar 15
Police said the theft from a church on Middle Valley Rd, Mackenzie occurred sometime between February 19 and March 4.
Tue, Mar 10
His name would also be removed from the child sex offender register.
Tue, Mar 3
Kiwi medical expert warns punters to bring a 'closed cheque book' if attending 'Apostle' Kathryn Krick's event.
Fri, Feb 20
For seven years, Toby Behan has led a busy parish in rural Canterbury — but his life before ministry followed a very different calling.
Mon, Jan 12
Caroline Ansley, who lived at Centrepoint as a child, is joining forces with other cult survivors and their supporters in the hope their voices will spark change.
Health
Sat, Jan 10
2025’s most read: Wayne Turipa spoke out against the group’s increasingly violent behaviour.
Thu, Jan 8
2025's most read: John Campbell's Under His Command, a five-part investigation into Destiny Church and the women who live in its shadows.
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