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The Religion and Ethics Report, where religion and ethics meet news and current affairs in Australia and around the world.
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In the shadow of war Pope Leo calls for a ceasefire
As Israel and the United States continue their war with Iran, even promising to assassinate the new and hardline ayatollah, Pope Leo has emerged as a...
Pope Leo calls for peace in the Middle East
As Israel and the United States continue their war with Iran, even promising to assassinate the new and hardline ayatollah, Pope Leo has emerged as a...
Is Hollywood getting religion?
The bookshelves of the Dalai Lama are groaning with awards for peace and justice work, including the Nobel Peace Prize. But he recently added a more u...
The link between antisemitism and 19th century racial theory
This week, as part of the ABC’s look at the persistence of antisemitism in Australia and the world, the Religion and Ethics team partnered with ABC TV...
Prospect of Iranian liberation after killing Ayatollah Khamenei
Donald Trump says he’s liberated the people of Iran to forge their own future, after killing their autocratic leader, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. But...
Martrydom of a dictator: where to now for Iran?
Donald Trump says he’s liberated the people of Iran to forge their own future, after killing their autocratic leader, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. But...
The State and religious grieving
As the regime in Iran fell, a handful of Shia Muslim communities in Australia went into mourning for the Ayatollah, drawing criticism from New South W...
Resistance after the death of Khamenei
Donald Trump says he’s liberated the people of Iran to forge their own future, after killing their autocratic leader, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. But...
Will aerial bombardment achieve change in Iran?
Acclaimed journalist Robin Wright of The New Yorker covered Iran from the start of the 1979 revolution, which brought the first ayatollah, Ruhollah Kh...
As the Royal Commission on antisemitism starts how religiously diverse is Australia?
As Australia begins its royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion, new research by the Pew Centre shows we’re one of the most religiously...
How to build a free Palestine and a safe and truly democratic Israel
When, and why, does criticism of Israel often descend into antisemitic tropes?
How do you build a free Palestine and a secure, truly democratic...
Australia is one of the most religiously diverse countries globally
As Australia begins its royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion, new research by the Pew Centre shows we’re one of the most religiously...
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...
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.
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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 Eps...
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...
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 Minist...
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 Minist...
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 Minist...
Is the Islamic Republic of Iran on the brink of regime change?
The Islamic Republic of Iran finds itself, again, on the brink of conflict with the West, with the United States sending an armada to the region.
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.
Sh...
Iran regime might be on the brink of collapse
The Islamic Republic of Iran finds itself, again, on the brink of conflict with the West, with the United States sending an armada to the region.
An antidote to the age of arrogance?
Conservatism comes in many forms these days.
And many of the groups and actors who claim the word for themselves are a rogues gallery.
For...
AI, ethics, and human identity: the new religious frontier
As the Vatican seeks to harness social media to spread its message, others are warning that artificial intelligence poses a huge challenge to all reli...
The charismatic Catholic who helped shape the Republican Party
Long before Donald Trump up-ended traditional conservatism in the US, another charismatic figure was re-shaping the Republican Party.
Writer Wil...
Is "wokeness" the promotion of social justice or the performance of it?
Wokeness. It’s a word that’s gone from badge of pride to insult.
It’s an idea with religious roots, even though most of its champions would dis...
The untouchable Erdogan
Under President Erdogan, Turkiye has asserted itself as a regional leader.
The country recently hosted meetings with Arab states to try to solve...
The biggest religious story of 2025 — A Pope dies and a new Pope is elected.
Monday, April 21, 2025 -- news sites globally announce the death of Pope Francis at 88.
Even though his health has been fragile for months, the...
Jesus Wept – Seven Popes and the Battle for The Soul of the Catholic Church
If the first hundred days of a papacy can shake up the Catholic church, how much drama occurs over 80 years?
For journalist Philip Shenon, ther...
After the anti-Semitic Bondi massacre the challenges for reconciliation and cohesion
Rabbi Zalman Kastel is the founder of Together for Humanity, which works across all faiths and cultures to encourage religious harmony. He knew severa...
How can we help to bring an end to global slavery?
As Australians begin Christmas and summer breaks, around the world 50 million people will toil in modern slavery. That’s according to the Internationa...
Cronulla riots: a clash of cultures or a drunken brawl?
A famous Australian beach erupts in violence. A clash of cultures and religion or a drunken brawl?
Graeme Cole joins us from Cronulla Beach on...
Cronulla: A clash of cultures and religion or a drunken brawl?
As Australians begin Christmas and summer breaks, around the world 50 million people will toil in modern slavery.
Preview of some big events in the Christian world for 2026
Religion specialist Noel Debien with a preview of religious stories in 2026 - including the consistory in Rome in first week of January, plus the inst...
A major study points to a stressed Catholic clergy
Australia’s Catholic priests are deeply involved in their local communities and have a strong sense of purpose. But many are also lonely, at times ash...
Pope Leo visit to Turkiye and Lebanon wraps up with a message of peace and unity
Pope Leo is wrapping up his first overseas trip as pontiff.
He’s been in Turkiye and Lebanon and he’s used the trip to drive home a message abo...
How stressed are Catholic clergy right now?
Australia’s Catholic priests are deeply involved in their local communities and have a strong sense of purpose.
But many are also lonely, at ti...
The deep Chicago roots of Pope Leo
While Pope Leo uses his Middle East trip to tackle global conflicts, in the country of his birth, the Church is increasingly at odds with the Trump ad...
Is the new under 16 social media ban going to work?
Australia’s landmark ban on people under 16 using social media begins next month. It’s the first time any government in the world has used a ban to sh...
Fractures in the Indian Hindu community in New York
Indian Americans are one of the fastest growing immigrant communities in the US.
But a fracture has opened in the community over the role of Hi...