RELIGION

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.

Eid al-Adha falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of Islamic calendar.

Crane helps Egyptian woman complete Hajj in Saudi Arabia.

Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh says Islam does not allow terrorism and condemns violence.

Mokhtar Gomaa says Saudi Arabia should deport Muslim Brotherhood to deter protests during Hajj.

Police warn Muslims to be vigilant when booking trip to Saudi Arabia.

Over a million visitors to be monitored through new security system during Islamic pilgrimage.

Eight cardinals began closed-door meetings with Pope Francis on Tuesday (October 1) to help him reform the Vatican's troubled administration, known as the Curia.

Nigerian student crowned winner of Islam's answer to Miss World.

Israel: Town where Jesus sailed to after the miracle of the loaves and fishes uncovered by Reading university archaeological team.

British judge ruling sparks row over Muslim veils.

Yom Kippur is most important religious event in the Jewish calendar.

Holiest day of Jewish calendar observed by millions worldwide with fasting and praying.

Jerusalem's Old City was the scene of scuffles between Muslim worshippers and police on Wednesday (September 4), the eve of the Jewish New Year.

Hollywood writer/producer gives large contribution to help fund church youth centre.

Congregation told that women wearing weaves presents a false image.

Muslims around the world celebrated Eid al-Fitr as they marked the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Muslims around the world celebrated Lailat al-Qadr, or Night of Power, on 3 August as they performed prayers during the ongoing holy month of Ramadan.

Millionaires Barrie and Tony Drewitt-Barlow plan to take legal action against church for ban on gay weddings.

EL James' bondage trilogy is said to be the most requested book at the camp, it has been claimed.