RELIGION

Pastor Lesego Daniel reportedly told members of the Rabboni Centre Ministries their souls were controlled by the spirit of God.

Thousands swarm for glimpse of 17th-century life-size wooden statue of Jesus believed to have healing powers.

Brazilian Inri Cristo believes he is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ, has thousands of followers and runs his own church.

IBTimes UK looks at the living candidates vying for the position of son of God

Satanists hope to build 7ft Satan statue next to Ten Commandments memorial.

Christians around the world celebrate Epiphany Day on January 6. For Eastern Orthodox Christians the feast commemorates the baptism of Jesus in river Jordan by John the Baptist. Roman Catholics and Protestants celebrate the revelation of the birth of Jesus to the three wise men (Magi).

The unprecedented raid on a Christian Organisation raises doubts if Islamic law is gaining dominance over civil courts.

Argentinian pontiff sets 10-year attendance record for Holy See audience.

Third of Americans say humans have existed in current form since the beginning of time.

Rev Prof Richard Burridge praises Life of Brian 30 years after critics called for ban.

Victory for women's rights in Saudi Arabia as kingdom set to pass law banning child brides

Charles warns of crisis in relationship between Islam and Christianity.

US researchers look at pregnancies reported by virgins.

Four homeless people, one of them bringing his dog, celebrated Pope Francis' 77th birthday at the Vatican, on Tuesday.

The Mormon Church explains why it banned black people from its priesthood for more than 100 years.

Head of Catholic Church discuses past employment while attending Mass in Rome

Rev Justin Welby says designers have devalued Christianity's most potent symbol.

Top diplomat says crackdown targets 'illegal' faiths but moves afoot to introduce licensing of religious practices.

Archaeologists discover Buddha was born in the sixth century BC.

The Catacomb of Priscilla was opened to visitors after a five-year restoration work on 19 November.

Shia Muslims around the world marked Ashura on 14 November with ritual self-flagellation.

Minister calls for action to stop persecution of Christians in Iraq and Syria.

Preacher shot himself before his Sunday service at Bible Mount Zion Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia.

Diwali 2013 was celebrated across India, Sri Lanka, England, USA and Malaysia with great fervour.

Diwali celebrations taking place in London, Leicester, Manchester and Birmingham.

View photos of the last-minute preparations ahead of the nationwide Diwali celebrations on 3 November.

The Christian Science Church in Dixon, Illinois, resembles the phallus shape from a bird's eye view .

Images said to be Jesus and Virgin Mary snapped over A5 near Walensee in Switzerland.

Hajj 2013, the annual Muslim pilgrimage ended with the celebrations of Eid al-Adha on 16 October.