Cubs of the Caliphate
Little attention has been paid to the boys groomed by ISIS to become the next jihadis. But a detention centre in the democratic commune of Rojava offers a model for…
Faith & Religion
Inside the fight to provide abortion in Poland
Since Poland’s near-total ban on abortion, women have been fighting back. Is the nation on their side?
“It was a double whammy of a blow to the Catholic Church in Ireland”
It's three years since the Irish people voted to legalise abortion. We talk to key campaigner Ailbhe Smyth about the backlash, the shifting role of the Church in society, and…
Saints alive!
As a schoolboy, Laurie Taylor was enjoined to pray for a miracle. Unfortunately, his "success" was mired by discovering David Hume.
Book review: Ravenna
A striking history of the Italian city illuminates the relationship between Byzantium and western Europe.
Working nine to eternity
Many American Christians believe that work doesn't stop in Heaven. Why is it so hard for them to imagine a jobless afterlife?
Activism & Belief w/ Rosemary Hancock
How does religion relate to social movements in the modern world? We talk to sociologist Rosie Hancock about the complex intersection between faith and activism.
In Kenya, the pandemic has shown that church leaders are out of control
Since Covid-19 hit Kenya, one of the most populous countries in Africa, faith leaders have been flaunting the rules.
Is the Anglican Church shifting position on homosexuality?
In an unusual move, the Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned a senior Nigerian archbishop for homophobic comments. But Justin Welby's position on gay Christians and same-sex marriage remains unclear.
Mother and baby homes: when sorry isn’t enough
Church leaders in Ireland have become highly skilled at apologising for the past abuses of their institutions, but meaningful redress must be provided to survivors of the horrific system of…