Swarms of barefoot believers throng a revered icon of Jesus Christ in Manila for a slow-moving and raucous procession considered one of the world's largest shows of Catholic fervour.

Gbadamosi Adefemi also known as Fola David is a Nigerian hyper-realism artist and medical doctor who came to prominence after drawing the image of Jesus Christ upside down within Five minutes. GuardianTV spoke with the Doctor cum artist as he reveals how he juggles his skills.

A giant statue of Jesus Christ that looms over Lima has caused controversy in Peru because of its financing by the graft-tainted Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht and late ex-president Alan Garcia, with many calling it a symbol of corruption.

Good Friday - worshippers mark death of Jesus Christ and significance

Christians in Nigeria commemorate the death of Jesus Christ.

Benin's most controversial church, the "Very Holy Church of Jesus Christ of Baname" is no stranger to scandals. But no amount of bad press can dent the church's soaring popularity, or eclipse its founder's appeal.

France's military operation in the Central African Republic has come to an end but leaves behind a legacy tainted by rape allegations.