The guidelines say it may be possible to admit couples in irregular unions to Holy Communion

The proposal deeply divided the Catholic nation

The Archdiocese of Braga suggested a period of discernment of around six months

Locals say the practice has been passed down for centuries, but no one is sure what it symbolises

At least 13 people have died after a tree fell on crowds gathered outside a church

The film's producers made the announcement at Cannes Film Festival

Francisco and Jacinta Marto are the youngest non-martyrs to be declared saints

Pope Francis will canonise brother and sister Francisco and Jacinta Marto