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What's the future of the Catholic Church in Australia?

Tensions emerged during this weeks' national Plenary Council as bishops overruled the people's votes. At one point the bishops rejected women-in-leadership motions, including ordination to diaconate. Women's leadership was only one contentious issue. A special program recorded at ... Show more

. 28min 36sec

'No religion' rising, Christian sway in US court, and the Plenary Council

What does the rise of 'no religion' mean for Australia's legal system and society? Plus, a look at the Christian right's sway on the US Supreme Court. And, Archbishop Mark Coleridge discusses the long-awaited second Catholic Plenary.

. 39min 56sec

Why Gandhi's killer is being revered in India, plus religion and violence in South Asia

Why is the man who assassinated Gandhi — Nathuram Godse — becoming a celebrated figure amongst some in India today? Plus, religion, identity and extremism in South Asia today.

. 31min 5sec

Are we hardwired for war? and why the internet is not what you think it is

Sheryl Sandberg has resigned as Chief Operating Officer of Meta, the company that brought us Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. She, along with Mark Zuckerberg have connected us in ways previously unimagined. But it's also opened a Pandora's box of issues including privacy, politi ... Show more

. 33min 52sec

The Southern Baptists shocking cover up of sexual abuse, plus the erased history of Black Catholic sisters

Once again, a church is being rocked by allegations of sexual abuse — this time, it's the powerful American Southern Baptists. Hundreds of cases of abuse that have now lasted for decades, and a shocking cover up at the highest echelons of the church organisation. Veteran religion ... Show more

. 28min 34sec