The Religion and Ethics Report

Pope Francis is currently fighting on three fronts – recovering from serious surgery, bringing peace to the war on Ukraine, and calming the bitterness and vitriol that consumes social media.

Almost 1,200 Australians received honours in the first ever King's Birthday list. Most recipients are involved in community service, thinking of more than themselves. But does our political and economic system foster enough of that spirit?

Religious sermons are supposed to come from a combination of the head and the heart, from a preacher steeped in the knowledge of their religious text. But to what extent could chatbots take over the job?

Two Christian conservatives – Florida governor Ron DeSantis and Trump’s former vice president Mike Pence – have entered the Republican primary. But can they draw religious voters away from Trump?

Two Christian conservatives – Florida governor Ron DeSantis and Trump’s former vice president Mike Pence – have entered the Republican primary. But can they draw religious voters away from Trump?

Even in a rapidly secularising Australia, it's a minority that totally reject the idea of a divine presence or saviour. So what replaces the God of the Bible in this search for a new redeemer?

Progressive British magazine The New Statesman, has unveiled its annual list of the 50 most influential lefties. And coming in at number 27, is none other than the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. Why did this oil executive-turned Church of England bishop make the list?

Around the world, there’s a vast population known as internally displaced people, forced by disaster or conflict to move within their countries. In 2022, that number hit a record high, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council.

The back-channel negotiations that could lead to a breakthrough in the Vatican's peace plans for Ukriane and Russia

The Ukrainian Orthodox Church says it has broken all ties with the mother church in Russia.