Former President of Ireland, Dr Mary McAleese, discusses her new book 'The 17 Irish Martyrs'.  We hear reaction to rumours of Pope Francis's resignation and explore the popular practice of pilgrimage with UCC historian, Dr Damian Bracken.

Former President of Ireland, Dr Mary McAleese, discusses her new book 'The 17 Irish Martyrs'. We hear reaction to rumours of Pope Francis's resignation and explore the popular practice of pilgrimage with UCC historian, Dr Damian Bracken.

The Leap of Faith

In a programme for people of many faiths and none, Siobhan Garrigan talks with those whose life experiences cause them to call on their beliefs as he seeks to discover what religion does for people... and occasionally to them. With regular updates from across the worlds faiths and those that hold them The Leap of Faith is a thought provoking 30 minutes of radio.

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The Leap of Faith

The Leap of Faith