The Religion and Ethics Report - Full program podcast

Why has Pope Francis triggered anger in Ukraine and Israel? Plus, Putin's unlikely admirers.

In India, 49% of voters will be women in the national elections  — and they'll outstrip male voters by 2029. Join ABC's Avani Dias as she looks at this turning point in the country, the leaps and strides women have made, and the barriers still present today. 

Israel's offensive in Gaza during Ramadan could ignite a wider conflict, over 40% of students in Catholic high schools aren't Catholic, and rethinking the prison system. 

How important was religion in Indonesia's recent election? When does anti-Zionism become anti-Semitism? Plus, the small Christian college backing Trump. 

Concerns have been raised over the false conversion of asylum seekers in the UK, why many religious "nones" still believe in a higher power, the Russian ideology of Eurasianism and its influence by Eastern Orthodox Christianity. 

How President Biden's strong support for Israel could weaken Democratic support among Muslim voters, the ethics of espionage, and Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi convicted of breaking Islamic marriage law.

How Beijing is allegedly using a popular folk religion to spread its influence in Taiwan. Also, sex industry survivor Rose Hunter is urging South Australian politicians to rethink their support for full decriminalisation of the trade.

South Africa's international court case against Israel, Is the new Ram temple in Ayodhya a "Hindu Vatican"? and the Pope's statement on same-sex blessing and surrogacy.

Father Patrick Ryan was the embodiment of a typical village priest in Northern Ireland. But he lived a top secret life, because for almost 20 years, he worked undercover as a spy for the Irish Republican Army.

Along with the drug culture of the 1960s and 70s, there was also a serious search for enlightenment. Many people looked to the gurus and philosophies of eastern religions. Musicians such as The Beatles were particularly inspired.

Have you hiked the Camino trail in Spain? Some of you may even tinker with a little Zen decor at home. But are these acts of curiosity, taste, or are they appropriating something deeply religious? 

New York Times correspondent Isabel Kershner's book explores the cultural and religious shifts in Israel, which she fears challenges the country's democratic ideals.

Even in a rapidly secularising Australia, it's a minority that totally reject the idea of a divine presence or saviour. So what replaces the God of the Bible?

The Cold War liberals of the 1940s and 50s thought they were upholding the best ideals of Christianity. But Yale historian Samuel Moyn explains how their good ideas went grievously awry.

New report finds that for the vast number of Australians with African background, religion is "central to most aspects of their lives." Also, how can we build belonging in society?

Dutch nationalist Geert Wilders has historically had an anti-Islam and anti-immigration stance. And after last week's elections, he's closer to power than ever. Also, why centre-left European parties are conflicted over the Gaza war.

Finnish parliament member Paivi Rasanen has been cleared of legal charges brought against her for quoting the Bible, and the mystery around the priest who gave last rites to president John F Kennedy.

In the fog of two wars — in Gaza, and Ukraine — has the world lost sight of the humanitarian tragedy in Myanmar? And the US professor calling for compulsory ethics to be taught in higher education.

The war in Gaza is also having an effect in South Asia, one that could kindle another wave of terrorism. And the true story of the Irish priest involved in espionage and gun-running for the IRA. 

Almost 10,000 children have been killed or injured in Gaza. Tragically as well, there's the long-term impacts of war on children. We also look at how the west became enamoured with Indian spirituality.