Pastafarian

New Zealand has officially recognised its first marriage celebrant from the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, a pirate-costumed "Pastafarian" who said today that all were welcome to join the offbeat religion.

Niko Alm wanted to test an Austrian law saying that head coverings would only be allowed in official documents for religious reasons.

New Zealand has officially recognised its first marriage celebrant from the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, a pirate-costumed "Pastafarian" who said today that all were welcome to join the offbeat religion.

Niko Alm wanted to test an Austrian law saying that head coverings would only be allowed in official documents for religious reasons.