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The story of the impressive Salt Lake Temple in Utah, and the mormon theology of religious authority behind it. 

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We look at research into the historical date of the Last Supper, looking at the calendar that Jesus would have used

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The sad story of Laura Vicuna born into a wealthy military family from Chile who fell from grace.  Rescued by nuns, all she wanted was her widowed mum to escape from an abusive relationship.

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Saint Isidore wrote the 20 volume Etymologies, an encyclopedia that saved much knowledge from the ancient world. The Western Roman empire had collapsed and barbarian tribes had taken over much of Europe. Pope John Paul II declared Isidore patron saint of the internet for this achievement 

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May I know Thee more clearly,  Love Thee more dearly, Follow Thee more nearly Today we look at the life of the man who wrote this famous prayer

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Today we look at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and how a group of Palestinian militants sought sanctuary there .  We look at the history of this pilgrimage spot and how it shared by three monasteries. Also look at the role of the Franciscans in the Holy Land as custodians of the Holy Sites. 

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There was a saying in Rome, amongst the embattled Jewish community 'The persecution will end when the Pope enters a synagogue'.  Today in 1986 Pope John Paul II visited the Great Synagogue of Rome.  We look at how the Slavic Pope had built up trust amongst the Jewish community, 

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Today in 475 the Byzantine Emperor Basiliscus releases an Enkyklikon, a circular letter to the bishops of his empire about the Monophysite controversy.  These encyclicals have become a key part of papal teaching, today we explore how.

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Today's pod looks at how billions of Christians enter Lent today on Ash Wednesday. Where did this practice come from, what does it mean and how has it evolved? 

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What is the link between Mardi Gras, Carnival and Pancake Tuesday? Find out in today's pod.