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.

As Ramadan, Passover and Easter all align, what meaning do they bring at this current time? And a special festive treat from harpist with the Chieftans, Triona Marshall.

As the war in Ukraine enters its sixth week Siobhan is joined by Archbishop Michael Jackson, Professor Rachel Muers, Ukranian refugee and talented young musician, Yaroslav Bilous along with Bewleys owner Col Campbell and Aubrey McCarthy whose organisation Tiglin in Wicklow is helping to accommodate 100 Ukranian refugees.

Writer Parwana Fayyaz shares her experience of poetry as prayer and landmark stories from Afghan women.... and following its Oscar success, what do those 'Eyes of Tammy Faye' reveal to us today?

This evening on the Leap of Faith, Siobhan Garrigan and guests explore the faith response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Leap of Faith celebrates St Patrick's Day with a mix of conversation, music and inspiration in the company of a variety of guests. Presented by Michael Comyn.

Michael Comyn offers a festive mix of warmth, music, inspiration and humour in the company of a variety of guests on Christmas morning: Father Alan Hilliard, Dean Maria Jansson,Anne Gildea, Dr Amanullah De Sondy, Brian Leyden, John O'Donnell, Blanaid Murphy, Angela Ni Fhloinn and her daughter, Róisín Ní Fhloinn.

'Even if a higher power didn't exist, would humans need to invent one? In discussion will be Emeritus Professor of Psychology, Ian Robertson; Professor of Sociology, Mary Corcoran; and Dr Kenneth Pearce, author of the new book: Is There A God?

On the Leap of Faith this week: 'What does Islam mean and what is its future?' In discussion are Professor Mona Siddiqui OBE, Professor of Islamic and Interreligious Studies at the University of Edinburgh; Tawseef Khan, solicitor and author of 'The Muslim Problem - Why We're Wrong About Islam and Why It Matters'; Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, Chief Imam at the Islamic Centre of Ireland and Chair of the Irish Muslim Peace and Integration Council.

'What does Islam mean and what is its future?' We talk to Professor Mona Siddiqui OBE, Professor of Islamic and Interreligious Studies at the University of Edinburgh; Tawseef Khan, solicitor and author; Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, Chief Imam at the Islamic Centre of Ireland and Chair of the Irish Muslim Peace and Integration Council.