Jesus kits on sale

Vatican officals are said to be disgusted after Jesus fancy dress kits went on sale in Italy.

The £8.40 party pack also contains a plastic crown of thorns and a false beard. Vatican priest Father Vittorino Gorss said: "This is an insult and blasphemous to millions of believers."

One shopkeeper selling the kit in the build up to Lent said: "I can't see what the problem is. It's only a wig and beard."