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Jews to rebuild stronger a year after temple firebombed

Jews to rebuild stronger a year after temple firebombed

Leaders of international Jewish communities walked through the debris of an Australian synagogue a year after it was firebombed as two accused men faced court.

Pope urges Middle East to reject 'horror of war'

Pope urges Middle East to reject 'horror of war'

Pope urges Middle East to reject 'horror of war'

Pope urges Middle East to reject 'horror of war'

Pope Leo XIV has issued a "heartfelt appeal" for peace in Lebanon, regretting that he could not visit the country's south because of "a state of conflict".

Pope wraps Lebanon visit with prayer at port blast site

Pope wraps Lebanon visit with prayer at port blast site

Pope wraps Lebanon visit with prayer at port blast site

Pope wraps Lebanon visit with prayer at port blast site

Pope Leo has paid his respects to the victims of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, offering a silent prayer at the site on the last day of his trip to Lebanon.

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Pope urges faith leaders to unite for peace in Lebanon

Pope urges faith leaders to unite for peace in Lebanon

Pope Leo is near the end of his first overseas trip as pontiff, visiting Turkey and Lebanon, where he has championed the advancement of religious unity.

'Blessed are the peacemakers', Pope Leo tells Lebanon

'Blessed are the peacemakers', Pope Leo tells Lebanon

The Pope has brought a message of peace during his visit to Lebanon, giving blessings to "those who choose peace even when conflict seems easier".

Cult leader's alleged plan to have sex with child

Cult leader's alleged plan to have sex with child

A self-proclaimed prophet has been granted bail after allegedly planning to take a 13-year-old girl on a cruise in a bid to evade age of consent laws.

Targeted laws to stamp out obnoxious 'part-time Nazis'

Targeted laws to stamp out obnoxious 'part-time Nazis'

Neo-Nazis could face jail time or thousands of dollars in fines under laws rapidly drafted after a shocking fascist rally outside a state parliament.

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Neo-Nazi taken into detention and awaiting deportation

Neo-Nazi taken into detention and awaiting deportation

Neo-Nazi taken into detention and awaiting deportation

Neo-Nazi taken into detention and awaiting deportation

A South African man who attended a neo-Nazi rally in Australia is being compared to a guest who turns up just to wreck the place, with his visa torn up.

Synagogue arsonist was seeing zombies, hearing voices

Synagogue arsonist was seeing zombies, hearing voices

Synagogue arsonist was seeing zombies, hearing voices

Synagogue arsonist was seeing zombies, hearing voices

A man has pleaded guilty to setting fire to a Melbourne synagogue but a magistrate has accepted he did not intentionally target the place of worship.

'Nazis not welcome': moves to target racist hate speech

'Nazis not welcome': moves to target racist hate speech

'Nazis not welcome': moves to target racist hate speech

'Nazis not welcome': moves to target racist hate speech

Neo-Nazis chanting outside a state parliament have pushed a premier to strengthen hate speech laws after a police communication breakdown.

Head monk found guilty of sexually abusing children

Head monk found guilty of sexually abusing children

Head monk found guilty of sexually abusing children

Head monk found guilty of sexually abusing children

A Buddhist monk has been convicted of 17 child sexual abuse offences following a four-week jury trial.

Christians push back on 'very dangerous' cult laws

Christians push back on 'very dangerous' cult laws

Christians push back on 'very dangerous' cult laws

Christians push back on 'very dangerous' cult laws

Protecting vulnerable people from harmful behaviour within cults could be problematic for legitimate religious groups, Christian leaders say.

Anti-protest powers decried as ‘outrageous overreach’

Anti-protest powers decried as ‘outrageous overreach’

Anti-protest powers decried as ‘outrageous overreach’

Anti-protest powers decried as ‘outrageous overreach’

A court decision to toss out police powers to move on protesters could have wide-ranging implications for anti-protest laws around the nation.

Parents of alleged victims of monk abuse reveal shock

Parents of alleged victims of monk abuse reveal shock

Parents of alleged victims of monk abuse reveal shock

Parents of alleged victims of monk abuse reveal shock

The loved ones of several girls allegedly sexually abused by the chief monk at their Buddhist temple have spoken to a jury in the second week of his trial.

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Australian media hear Pope hail newswire 'public good'

During a private audience with the Pope at the Vatican, representatives of Australian Associated Press heard the Pontiff speak about the value of newswires.

Pope Leo condemns wealthy living in a bubble of luxury

Pope Leo XIV has criticised how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer.

'Unacceptable' safety risks scupper Opera House rally

A planned pro-Palestine march of tens of thousands ending at the Sydney Opera House would've been an unacceptable risk to public safety, a has court found.

Head monk allegedly abused children as young as four

Multiple young children were allegedly sexually abused by a head monk at a Buddhist temple, including at Sunday school and in prayer rooms.

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Defiant pro-Palestine vigils call for urgent ceasefire

A pro-Palestine protest planned for the Sydney Opera House is headed to court while other vigils were staged on October 7 to mourn Gaza's war dead.

Investigation into 'terrorist propaganda' graffiti

The slogan "Glory to Hamas" appeared emblazoned on a city billboard on the anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks on Israel, sparking condemnation.

First female archbishop to lead Church of England

Sarah Mullally has been named Britain's new Archbishop of Canterbury, making her the first woman to be chosen to lead the world's 85 million Anglicans.

Deadly rampage at UK synagogue was a 'terrorist attack'

British police have declared that a deadly rampage at a synagogue that killed two people on the holiest day of the Jewish year was a terrorist attack.

'Fearful' Muslim Australians demand action, not words

More than 50 recommendations to tackle prejudice against Muslims have been outlined in a landmark report by Australia's special envoy to combat Islamophobia.

Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

A red line is being drawn to tackle a rise in hatred and attacks towards Muslims in Australia as the prime minister pledges to stamp out discrimination.

Pair admit damaging memorial in olive oil 'blessing'

Two born-again Christians have admitted damaging a capital city war memorial but explain their behaviour as a show of faith rather than disrespect.

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