King Charles and Pope Leo made history in the Sistine Chapel by praying side by side - a first for the leaders of the Church of England and Catholic Church.
In this week's edition of our series on the study of religion, theologian Robert Beckford goes back to school to explore the teaching of RE at GCSE and A Level.
Halloween may be on the minds of trick or treaters, however another festival is celebrated at this time of year - we explore Samhain that's observed by followers of Paganism.PRESENTER: EDWARD STOURTON
PRODUCERS: KATY BOOTH & CATHERINE MURRAY
STUDIO MANAGERS: JOE STICKLER & CHRIS WALKER
EDITOR: CHLOE WALKER
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King and Pope to make history; Canterbury Cathedral graffiti row; Diwali on Roblox
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Julie Etchingham.
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Gaza ceasefire, Burnham and faith
It's a new dawn in Gaza as the ceasefire holds, we hear from the Catholic aid agency ready to send aid to Palestinians returning to where their homes once stood. Israeli families countdown to the release of the hostages they've longed for: we hear from those already released on why their Jewish faith deepened in captivity.Does Andy Burnham 'do God?' The Mayor of Greater Manchester says it is time for faith communities to help form a bedrock for a new vision of local government - and he credits Pope Francis with the idea of fostering a new culture of encounter.PRESENTER: JULIE ETCHINGHAM
PRODUCERS: CATHERINE MURRAY & KATY BOOTH
STUDIO MANAGERS: MIKE SMITH & ADAM DOLAN
EDITOR: CHLOE WALKER
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New Archbishop of Canterbury, Manchester Synagogue attack, Israel-Hamas peace deal
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with William Crawley.
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Next Archbishop of Canterbury; China religious crackdown; Gaza ceasefire plan
One man has a special insight into the qualities needed to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury; Rt Rev Lord Richard Harries has known the last 7 holders of the office. With the new incumbent potentially days or weeks away from being appointed, he takes us through some of the characteristics that will stand them in good stead. Emily speaks to Phyllis Zagano, leading expert on the subject of women deacons about whether Pope Leo will continue progress on the question.In the week the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia died aged 82, we ask who will replace him and will the country continue on a modernising path away from strict religious customs? China has published a new code of conduct detailing what clergy may and may not do online, warning them against internet fortune telling, or using AI for preaching. So is this an attempt to rein in the overcommercialisation of religious life, or a move to control religious freedom? PRODUCERS: Catherine Murray & Katy Booth
EDITOR: Catherine Earlam
PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR : Pete Liggins
STUDIO MANAGERS: Kelly Young & Chris Mather
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