Father Patrick Ryan seemed like the embodiment of a typical village priest in Northern Ireland. But he lived a top secret life, because for almost 20 years, he worked undercover as a spy for the Irish Republican Army.

Why has Islamic State targeted Russia?, Catholic priests in Hong Kong may be required to break the confessional seal, and Christians in Gaza mark Easter amid conflict.

How developments in AI could be used and misused by employers, the war between mafia and priests in Italy, and religious concern over a possible change to a discrimination act.

Why has Pope Francis triggered anger in Ukraine and Israel? Plus, Putin's unlikely admirers.

In India, 49% of voters will be women in the national elections  — and they'll outstrip male voters by 2029. Join ABC's Avani Dias as she looks at this turning point in the country, the leaps and strides women have made, and the barriers still present today. 

Israel's offensive in Gaza during Ramadan could ignite a wider conflict, over 40% of students in Catholic high schools aren't Catholic, and rethinking the prison system. 

How important was religion in Indonesia's recent election? When does anti-Zionism become anti-Semitism? Plus, the small Christian college backing Trump. 

Concerns have been raised over the false conversion of asylum seekers in the UK, why many religious "nones" still believe in a higher power, the Russian ideology of Eurasianism and its influence by Eastern Orthodox Christianity. 

How President Biden's strong support for Israel could weaken Democratic support among Muslim voters, the ethics of espionage, and Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi convicted of breaking Islamic marriage law.

How Beijing is allegedly using a popular folk religion to spread its influence in Taiwan. Also, sex industry survivor Rose Hunter is urging South Australian politicians to rethink their support for full decriminalisation of the trade.