Guests will arrive to the New York annual fundraising gala dressed in their – or their chosen designer’s interpretation of the religion.

Known as the Oscars of the fashion industry, the ‘Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination’, is expected in usual fashion to attract a wide range of stars.

According to Vogue, the theme seeks “to create a dialogue between fashion and the masterworks of religious art” and will include “papal garb on loan from the Sistine Chapel sacristy, many of which have never been seen outside the Vatican”.

The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art has confirmed that works by Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino and Versace will be included in the 150-piece exhibition, which will run from 10th May to 8th October 2018.

Andrew Bolton is the curator and reportedly worked closely with the Vatican to ensure the theme is approached with authenticity.

However, the Guardian reports that he had no contact with Pope Francis.

Bolton said in a statement: “Fashion and religion have long been intertwined, mutually inspiring and informing one another.

“Although this relationship has been complex and sometimes contested, it has produced some of the most inventive and innovative creations in the history of fashion.

“Beauty has often been a bridge between believers and unbelievers.”

Previous themes have included ‘Anglo-Mania: Tradition and…

Euthanasia is legal in Belgium, but Tom Mortier said even though his mother had severe depression, she was deemed physically healthy by her long time doctor and should not have been killed.

It’s been claimed that Belgian authorities took advantage of his mother’s vulnerable state when she sought for another doctor who agreed with allowing a lethal injection.

Mortier said: “The big problem in our society is that apparently we have lost the meaning of taking care of each other.

“The oncologist who administered the injection nor the hospital had informed neither me or any of my siblings that our mother was even considering euthanasia.

“I found out a day later when I was contacted by the hospital, asking me to take care of the practicalities.”

Laurence Wilkinson from ADF told Premier Christians should pay attention to the case because the right to life as well as protecting the weak and vulnerable in society is at stake.

He said: “I don’t think we should stand around when we see serious miscarriages of justice and see people being killed because of failure of safeguards.

“Also in this particular case you look at Tom, he’s lost his mother and he’s had no opportunity to do anything about that.

“If the court recognises there has been a failure on the part of the Belgian authorities, that would be hugely significant because currently the situation in Belgium is one that doesn’t even acknowledge that anything has…

Currently the Bishop of Waikato, the new position will require Dr Helen-Ann to relocate than 11,000 miles away from her current home in New Zealand.

Raised in Sunderland, Dr Helen-Ann told Premier the move feels like “a return” for her, and also for her husband, whose family come from Cumbria.

She said: “For both of us, this is very much a return [or] a coming home in really deep sense, so it’s really good to be back in the North.”

Born in Edinburgh, the 44 year old was ordained as a priest in 2006 and became first female bishop in the international Anglican Church in 2014 – before the Church of England had passed legislation pathing the way for women bishops.

Describing her style of leadership, Dr Helen-Ann said: “I’m used to getting my wellington boots on… and having a walk around; feet-on-the-ground is how I like to be a bishop, getting to know the people and places.”

Succeeding Bishop James Bell, who retired earlier this year, an installation service for Dr Helen-Ann will be held at Ripon Cathedral on 4th February 2018.

Dr Helen-Ann added: “It [the bishop role] just seemed like such an amazing fit.

“I think that the way I’ve been able to come into this role, at every step, it’s felt like God has been calling me and the Holy Spirt has been very much moving and enabling this to happen – which I rejoice in very much.”

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The Louvre Abu Dhabi was officially inaugurated on Wednesday, ten years after the concept was envisioned by then-French President Jacques Chirac, to bridge Eastern and Western cultures in light of the 9/11 attacks.

Addressing guests at the ceremony, current French President Emmanuel Macron (pictured below with wife, Brigitte) said: “My friends, here starts the fight of the generation, for our youth.

“This fight we are fighting with a spirit of conquest because from our side we represent the beauty of the whole world.”

Built following a billion-dollar deal between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and France, the museum is intended to tackle extremism.

Members of Arab royalty including Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also attended to service.

Sheikh Mohamed said the museum represented the UAE’s “cultural pride”, adding: “The Louvre museum will represent the best of the East and the West and it’s going to be a meeting point for those who love beauty and culture from all over the world.”

The United Arab Emirates is ranked 44th in a list compiled Open Doors of countries where persecution against Christians is most severe.