Tom explains the origins of the priesthood, stretching back before Jesus into the Jewish faith. He then goes on to talk about the purpose of the priesthood for so long Ellie runs out of time to ask her questions about why priests can't get married or be a woman - so tune in for that next time!

Tom explains what makes someone a Saint, and why they are so important to Catholics. Ellie also debates how authentic relics are, and some of the stories told about Saints.

We've heard people, including the Pope, judge things as a 'Just War' or not - but what makes a war just? Tom explains the rules set by thousands of years of Catholic teaching and gives historical examples.

How does Confession work? Why do Catholics do it? What do you say in Confession? All questions Ellie puts to Tom today, as well as challenging him on how you can possibly go to Heaven after murder, just by confessing.

What evidence is there for the Resurrection? Tom explains how parts of the Bible, as well as the Shroud of Turin, provide some interesting evidence.

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Why is Jesus dead for 3 days? What happened after he rose again? What does an Easter Egg represent? Questions all explored in this episode about the Resurrection.

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Other than it's 40 days in the run up to Easter, Ellie knows little about Lent. Tom explains what else this period is all about - and reveals why it's not actually 40 days long!

Pancake Day - or Shrove Tuesday - has become a secular holiday, but less people know about Ash Wednesday. Tom explains what exactly the days are for and what the ash represents.

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