Multiculturalism

After the death of Pope Francis, Catholics around the world are reckoning with the future of the church. Australia's congregation has been shifting and changing with the times.

After years of silence, the International Cricket Council has announced a task force and monetary fund to help support the exiled Afghan women's team, with hopes the money will match the sum given to the men's team.

Nestled in the heart of Footscray in Melbourne's inner-west sits a trove of African art, literature and history. Its founder hopes it will become a source of community strength for generations to come.

Dissatisfaction with the Albanese government's stance on Israel-Palestine among many Arab and Muslim voters threatens to unseat Labor MPs, in some places for the first time.

Australia's voting system can cause barriers for first-time voters whose first language is not English, leaving many confused and unsure at the ballot box.

Coastal fishing hamlet Dongara has honoured its multicultural heritage, unveiling "Sikh Lane", the first "Sikh" place name in the state. 

All parents want what's best for their children, but what if what your child wants is completely at odds with your ambitions for them? Indian-born comedian Urvi Majumdar and her father Bhaskar speak about navigating her "uncomfortable" choice to pursue a career in comedy.

One of Australia's largest multicultural festivals is a loud and proud celebration of different cultures and their art and performance.

It's not unusual for a federal election campaign to overlap with Eid al-Fitr, one of the most important days in the Muslim calendar. It is the absence of many senior politicians at traditional community events that raises eyebrows. 

The number of aspiring Australians being awarded sporting scholarships to American colleges is rising each year, with one Melbourne-based program breaking its own record.

Cricket in the Snowy Mountains is being rejuvenated by a group of passionate and talented Indian and Pakistani players — even in the dead of winter.

After once worshipping in a house, a growing Muslim community celebrates opening the first mosque in its shire where "anyone who wants to come" is welcome.

Screening rates in Australia's culturally and linguistically diverse communities are consistently lower than for the general population. Why is this, and what's the solution?

The first museum in Australia dedicated to the Vietnamese refugee experience will be built in Melbourne's western suburbs.

Adam Saad is one of only a handful of Muslims to have played in the AFL. He tells ABC Sport how the Islamic holy month of Ramadan changes his preparations for the new season.

The CEO of Multicultural Australia says there are a surprising number of people in south-east Queensland who were not aware there was a cyclone until the organisation made contact with them.

Here's how non-English speakers can get emergency updates and information on how to prepare as Cyclone Alfred approaches.

A pregnant woman choked with her own hijab in a Melbourne shopping centre in what detectives believe was an Islamophobic attack says she remains traumatised, as Muslim leaders call for more action from authorities.

A childcare worker is afraid to leave her home alone after being one of two women attacked at Epping Plaza, prompting advocacy groups to call for immediate action amid a rise in Islamophobic incidents.

The Afghan community in Shepparton have praised the positive impacts of the local Nations Cup soccer competition