All Catholic bishops in New Zealand must resign, says respected Catholic theologian Dr Christopher Longhurst. - Originally reported August 22, 2024 Longhurst's comments, reported in the widely read publication La Croix International, are strongly critical of the very people from whom he receives his daily bread. New Zealand's Catholic bishops employ him to teach at Read more New Zealand's Catholic bishops should resign... Read more ..read more

Women who have for years trodden a path of service to the church but still feel disenfranchised, marginalised and unheard were honoured simultaneously on Sunday in Auckland and Wellington by an event "Pink Shoes into the Vatican." - Originally reported September 19 2022 Be the Change, Catholic Church, Aotearoa New Zealand chose Sunday - the Read more I need to change. Bishop Lowe responds to "Pink Shoes into Vatican"... Read more ..read more

In 2025, CathNews will be published by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC). The Church Resources Ltd board, the current publisher of CathNews, recently made this decision. The move follows the closure of NZ Catholic in June and the promise of a new publication. Forward looking - a new chapter This change marks a Read more CathNews to be published by NZ Bishops... Read more ..read more

Homeless people in Masterton will soon have a refuge where they can sleep in safety, says Lyn Tankersley. To that end, accommodation for 13 is being fashioned from a once-derelict hall near central Masterton and is being transformed into "a haven of hope". A massive community fundraising and work campaign has helped bankroll the project, Read more Helping the homeless in a haven of hope... Read more ..read more

A former Gloriavale member wants to be paid for his years of work in the West Coast commune to end what he calls exploitative practices against residents. Hosea Courage spoke to 1News as the Employment Court made a new ruling that could pave the way to compensation for former residents. He joined Daniel Pilgrim and Read more Former Gloriavale members want compensation for work... Read more ..read more

Winston Churchill famously said, "Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it." If the Catholic Church forgets history, it is simply doomed. Pope Francis recently issued a letter "On the renewal of the study of the history of the Church." No matter: Francis himself seems to have forgotten the history of women ordained as Read more On women deacons, the Catholic Church has to remember its own history... Read more ..read more

Certainly, the biographical elements that fueled the media success of "God's influencer" are compelling: a teenager in sneakers and jeans, passionate about video games, who created websites on Eucharistic miracles. But by focusing too much on these anecdotal aspects, are we not missing the spiritual depth of his testimony? The core of Carlo Acutis' message Read more Carlo Acutis: Church fascination with a fantasised youth... Read more ..read more

Tech mogul Bryan Johnson, a well-known biohacker and millionaire, recently suffered a huge setback when his latest anti-ageing experiment took an unexpected turn. The tech mogul shared disturbing images on Instagram showing a swollen, red face following an attempt to inject a "donor's" fat into his face to regain a youthful appearance. The anti-ageing procedure Read more Anti ageing experiement goes wrong... Read more ..read more

Renowned theologian Paul Zulehner has called for bold changes to the Catholic Church, advocating a move from clericalism to a synodal model centred on baptism rather than ordination. Speaking to Sonntag, the Viennese pastoral theologian said the Church must adapt to remain relevant and inclusive. Zulehner envisions a Church that encourages active participation by all Read more Renowned theologian says reshaping the Church is unavoidable... Read more ..read more

You will not have seen any reporting here in New Zealand, but a few days ago, there were significant and violent riots in Montreal, Canada. Police were attacked, cars burned, buildings smashed, fires lit, and calls for revolution and to globalise the intifada. As you might expect, it was the usual suspects: Pro-Palestinian groups, supporters Read more Montreal burns but NZ media is quiet... Read more ..read more