OCTOBER 31, 2008

EVOLUTION ON THE AGENDA - On Friday morning Pope Benedict XVI spoke to top scientists from across the world who are currently attending the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences which focuses this year on scientific insights into the evolution of the universe and of life .
TOP 15TH CENTURY GOLDSMITH - Nicola di Guardiagrele's masterpieces, are currently on show in the Basilica of St Mary Major. We speak to The Director of the Vatican Museums , Antonio Paolucci and to the Archpriest of this Basilica Cardinal Bernard Law...
VOICE FROM BANGLADESH - We speak to one of the Synod Fathers, Bishop Bejoy D'Cruze about issues like the rights of the poor in his nation where the majority of people are deprived of basic necessities. But also about Rabrindanth Tagore ..
OF THE MOON ABOVE - Never before had a pope spoken to the faithful gathered around him about the moon above ! The pope in question is Blessed John XXIII known as Good Pope John. Listen to Part 2 in this series to mark 50 years since his election as Successor of Peter, which includes exclusive sound from our Vatican Radio archives, as well as some very personal testimonies from some of those who knew him..
OF LYNXES AND BARS - Our popular "Latin Lover", Carmelite Father Reginald Foster ...