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A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week

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A special edition of Sunday marking a year since the election of Pope Leo XIV

Dame Sarah Mullally has chosen Rome as the destination for her first overseas visit as Archbishop of Canterbury. The 4-day visit to the Vatican includes prayers at the tomb of St Peter in St Peter's Basilica, and a private audience with Pope Leo. It ... more

After a week of headlines that portrayed Pope Leo and President Trump pitted against each other, the pontiff says he regrets his remarks being interpreted as a debate. We hear from a journalist on the papal visit to Africa and Anna Rowlands, Professo... more

As talks between the United States and Iran get underway, Edward Stourton discusses the vivid use of religious language in the rhetoric surrounding the war in the Middle East with Dr Toby Matthiesen, Kamin Mohammadi and Dr Brian Klug.

Uzbekistan has... more

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Anthea Butler
Professor of Religious Studies, University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Archbishop of Canterbury in Rome, Christianity and the founding of the US, Hairdressing priest
Richard Carwardine
Emeritus Rhodes Professor of American History
Oxford University
Episode: Archbishop of Canterbury in Rome, Christianity and the founding of the US, Hairdressing priest
Catherine Pepinster
Catholic journalist and author
Catholic newspapers/media
Episode: Archbishop of Canterbury in Rome, Christianity and the founding of the US, Hairdressing priest
Robert Innes
Church of England's Bishop in Europe
Church of England
Episode: Archbishop of Canterbury in Rome, Christianity and the founding of the US, Hairdressing priest
Harrison Hill
Author, The Oracle's Daughter
Author
Episode: Archbishop of Canterbury in Rome, Christianity and the founding of the US, Hairdressing priest
Father Chris Kellerman
Jesuit priest and historian
Jesuit order
Episode: Archbishop of Canterbury in Rome, Christianity and the founding of the US, Hairdressing priest
Sonia Faleiro
Author/researcher on Buddhist extremism in Asia
The Robe and the Sword (book)
Episode: Pope Leo and President Trump; Buddhist extremism; Gulf Christians
Ravi Singh
CEO and founder of CALSA Aid International
CALSA Aid International
Episode: Pope Leo and President Trump; Buddhist extremism; Gulf Christians
Peter Obon
Associate Editor of the Middle East Eye website
Middle East Eye
Episode: Archers at 75, Lebanese Icon, Religious language of war

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William Crawley
Host of Sunday, engaged in discussions about ethical and religious issues.
Emily Buchanan
Host of Sunday, known for her interaction and discussions on diverse topics.

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4.0 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • Thank You

    Thank you for making this available outside the UK. As a Unitarian Universalist, I love the various perspectives every week.

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    RaissaD
    United States9 months ago
  • Good but often very late appearing

    As I write it’s past midday but there’s no sign of today’s programme, which has been on BBC Sounds for hours. Why is the podcast almost invariably late??

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    4
    despairing of dorset
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Practice

    I use this as part of my spiritual practice and mindfulness Sunday’s. It’s great to listen to before my religious events or as my time to reflect. It has a wide range of topics and is not only based on Christian and UK scope. It also has religious news of the day, and interesting things about religion that are a little less known, like the importance of bees!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BellMontreal
    Canada6 years ago
  • A needed coverage on religious news

    Love listening to the different main religious stories of different faiths. But, the interviewees are often cut short in midsentence and rushed to finish their sentences. Why not cut down a little on the number of stories but allow for more in depth reportage?

    Apple Podcasts
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    Mo Sena
    United States7 years ago
  • Atheist listening in

    I listen as an atheist as I’m interested in pretty much anything. It shocks me the amount of indoctrination in the uk, and the horrible history of religion around the world and it’s religions actually being celebrated as something to see as a positive thing. I feel sad hearing that people that are just lovely people sucked in to believed they are good people because of a deity.

    I think the bbc has done a good job making this podcast listenable to pretty much any one. It’s balanced and not at al... more

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    Eccentric Dyslexic
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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05/04/2026
Q: What is the role of faith leaders in preventing the escalation of war, and can they influence political leaders to pursue peace?
Faith leaders should provide moral clarity, advocate for dialogue, and push for off-ramps to conflict, while remaining cautious about not being co-opted by political agendas; real peace requires sustained engagement beyond symbolic statements.
15/03/2026
Q: What is the theological significance of the aquamation process in public faith discourse?
The theologian notes that while scripture does not command on the specifics of aquamation, dignity and care for the body reflect humanity's sacred reverence for the person, within the broader Christian view of resurrection and renewal.
The new leader of the RC church in England and Wales; war surgeon David Nott
Q: What about other issues? Anything else that's caught your attention?
There was an interesting piece of kind of church and state constitutionalia regarding the new process of disciplining disobedient clergy.
The new leader of the RC church in England and Wales; war surgeon David Nott
Q: Can you just briefly explain to listeners why this period of fasting for Muslims follows the moon's orbit, while for Christians, Lent is fixed to the calculation of Easter?
Because the lunar calendar is rather inconveniently shorter in its 12 months to the solar calendar, that Ramadan kind of creeps forward by about 11 days each year.
US Military Archbishop, Faith and Gen Z, 'Understanding British Imams' project
Q: What are the medical risks associated with circumcision?
There have been five deaths in the UK since 2007 linked to non-therapeutic circumcision; concerns exist over risks even when performed by doctors.

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Content primarily focuses on urgent ethical and religious issues, often relating to current events and significant figures in the faith community. Noteworthy themes include the intersection of faith with politics, humanitarian crises, and societal changes affecting religious practices. Episodes feature discussions on the implications of major political events on religion, such as the involvement of figures like Pope Francis and various international humanitarian issues. Unique to this content is a commitment to exploring diverse perspectives across faiths while addressing complex moral questions, catering to a broad audience interested in the role of religion in contemporary issues.

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