Paul Bizzanes presents an overview of the stem cell market and the state of stem cell research, the Church’s position on adult and embryonic stem cell research, how embryonic stem cell research relates to end-of-life issues, and current adult stem cell therapies.
Dr Andrew Foong speaks on the background to the writing of Pope Paul VI’s famous encyclical “Humanae Vitae”, and the aftermath which has reverberated to this present day.
Fr Robert Barron reflects on the examples of heroic virtue in the lives of two great popes being canonised in Rome this weekend.
Papal Nuncio Archbishop Paul Gallagher explains why Jesus Christ is the centre of everything we do, and how Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI exemplify this in their work.
Kevin Wagner explains the life of St Peter and his role in the formation of The Church, the history of the Papacy including the relationship with Orthodox and protestants, and the modern papacy.
Dr Andrew Foong discusses the meaning of life based especially in the teachings of Blessed John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, and how the answer to the meaning of life leads to true happiness.
Professor Tracey Rowland discusses controversies in Scripture scholarship in the modern age, the notion that one should “leave their faith at the door” when studying Scripture, and how Pope Benedict XVI cuts through all of these issues.
Robert Haddad discusses Pope Joan, the legend of a female Pope: whether it is real, where the story came from, and what consequences would exist for the Papacy if a woman claimed the title of Pope.