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The Religion and Ethics Report, where religion and ethics meet news and current affairs in Australia and around the world.

  1. 23 HRS AGO

    Bannon, Epstein and the plot against Pope Francis

    Buried in the latest tranche of documents about the late paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein is an extraordinary exchange of emails. They involve Epstein and the one-time adviser to Donald Trump, Steve Bannon. They discuss a plot to bring down the late Pope Francis. Bannon had long disliked Francis, but these emails suggest a deepening conspiracy. Claire Giangrave has been studying the emails.  Professor  Anthea Butler, civil rights historian and theologian, discusses the life and ministry of the Rev, Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader who has died, aged 83. It was a revolution where barely a shot was fired. Nuns armed with rosary beads helped lead millions of Filipinos in peaceful demonstrations that, 40 years ago this week, brought down the dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Ringing in the ears of the people was the voice of a soft-spoken archbishop who urged them to topple a corrupt and increasingly brutal regime. Just how critical was Cardinal Jaime Sin and the Catholic Church to the People Power revolution? Filipino historian Dr Jethro Calacday is currently with Cambridge University. GUESTS: Claire Giangrave, Rome-based reporter for RNS, covering the Catholic Church and the Vatican.Prof Anthea Butler, civil rights historian and theologian from the University of PennsylvaniaDr Jethro Talacday, Filippino historian currently at Cambridge University

    29 min

  2. 23 HRS AGO

    Civil rights leader the Rev Jesse Jackson dies at 83

    Professor Anthea Butler discusses the life and ministry of the Rev, Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader who has died, aged 83. GUEST: Prof Anthea Butler is a civil rights historian and theologian from the University of Pennsylvania,

    7 min

  3. 23 HRS AGO

    It's 40 years since the Philippine People's Revolution

    It was a revolution where barely a shot was fired. Nuns armed with rosary beads helped lead millions of Filipinos in peaceful demonstrations that, 40 years ago this week, brought down the dictator Ferdinand Marcos.  Ringing in the ears of the people was the voice of a soft-spoken archbishop who urged them to topple a corrupt and increasingly brutal regime.  Just how critical was Cardinal Jaime Sin and the Catholic Church to the People Power revolution?  Filipino historian Dr Jethro Calacday is currently with Cambridge University. GUEST: Dr Jethro Calacday, Filipino historian currently at Cambridge University

    24 min

  4. 23 HRS AGO

    Steve Bannon, Jeffrey Epstein and their plot to topple Pope Francis

    Newly released files from the US Department of Justice suggest that Steve Bannon, a former White House adviser to US President Donald Trump, discussed strategies with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein against Pope Francis, with Bannon saying he hoped to “take down” the pontiff.

    9 min

  5. 11 FEB

    Has the Israeli President's visit brought comfort or civil unrest?

    Australia has played host to Israeli President Isaac Herzog this week. Herzog addressed a gathering in Sydney this week that included the Prime Minister. Meanwhile, outside a large demonstration against his visit became violent with multiple arrests and accusations of police brutality. Was this visit a good idea? Would it provide the Jewish community with a sense of security? Or ignite the already febrile political atmosphere? GUESTS: Josh Bornstein is a prominent lawyer, free speech advocate and Jewish Australian. He argues the visit to Australia by Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, has deepened divisions in Australia over the Gaza war. Meanwhile, Jeremy Leibler, also a lawyer and president of the Zionist Council of Australia, says the Herzog visit comes after Australia’s worst terrorist attack, motivated by anti-Semitic hatred and brings comfort to a grieving Jewish community.

    29 min

  6. 11 FEB

    Jeremy Leibler on the President Herzog visit

    Australia has played host to Israeli President Isaac Herzog this week. Herzog addressed a gathering in Sydney this week that included the Prime Minister. Meanwhile, outside a large demonstration against his visit became violent with multiple arrests and accusations of police brutality. Was this visit a good idea? Would it provide the Jewish community with a sense of security? Or ignite the already febrile political atmosphere? On the ABC Religion & Ethics website, two prominent lawyers have been jousting over the issue. We’re bringing that exchange to the airwaves. GUEST: Jeremy Leibler, also a lawyer and president of the Zionist Council of Australia, says the Herzog visit comes after Australia’s worst terrorist attack, motivated by anti-Semitic hatred and brings comfort to a grieving Jewish community.

    21 min

  7. 11 FEB

    Josh Borstein on the President Herzog visit

    Australia has played host to Israeli President Isaac Herzog this week. Herzog addressed a gathering in Sydney this week that included the Prime Minister. Meanwhile, outside a large demonstration against his visit became violent with multiple arrests and accusations of police brutality. Was this visit a good idea? Would it provide the Jewish community with a sense of security? Or ignite the already febrile political atmosphere? On the ABC Religion & Ethics website, two prominent lawyers have been jousting over the issue. We’re bringing that exchange to the airwaves. Josh Bornstein is a prominent lawyer, free speech advocate and Jewish Australian. He argues the visit to Australia by Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, has deepened divisions in Australia over the Gaza war.

    14 min

  8. 4 FEB

    How to reconcile a fractious Anglican Church

    The world’s 85 million Anglicans have a new spiritual leader, as Dame Sarah Mullally officially begins her term as Archbishop of Canterbury.  She’s first woman to hold the position.  But her historic appointment has highlighted divisions in the Anglican world, including in Australia, where some conservatives have rejected her leadership. GUEST:  Bishop Mark Short of the Canberra-Goulburn diocese is the new primate of the Anglican Church of Australia. It’s his job to try to reconcile a fractious church.

    10 min
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