Sunday 30/11/2025
Nov 30, 2025
Keith Getty, a renowned Northern Irish composer famous for co-writing 'In Christ Alone', shares insights into the hymn-writing process. He reveals the origins of his hit melody, crafted under unusual circumstances, and discusses family collaborations on new projects. Alim Makbul, BBC Religion editor, provides on-the-ground updates on the Pope's significant visit to Turkey, highlighting interfaith dialogues and pressing issues in the region, including the Pope's message of unity amid religious tensions. Together, they explore the intersection of faith, culture, and community.
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Papacy Focused On Unity And Outreach
- Pope Leo's visit to Turkey and Lebanon signals a papacy focused on unity and interfaith outreach.
- The trip emphasises fraternity and rejects religion's use to justify violence, according to William Crawley's introduction.
Significant Clergy Movement To Catholic Church
- Around 700 Anglican clergy joined the Catholic Church since women were ordained in the Church of England.
- That transfer has become a significant source of Catholic vocations, per the St Barnabas/St Mary's study discussed on the programme.
Path From Anglican Vicar To Catholic Priest
- Father David Palmer described becoming a Catholic first as a layman and later joining the Ordinariate to become a priest.
- He noted the Ordinariate was created to help former Anglican clergy, including married priests, enter the Catholic Church.