Sunday Morning with Cathy Macdonald, 18 Dec 2011

On this week's Sunday Morning show, I will be spending the first hour in the company of The Archbishop of Glasgow Mario Conti, as he prepares for retirement, from one of the most important roles in Scottish Religious Life. He's been particularly vocal in his opposition to same sex marriage, but I also talk to him about landmarks in his career, including welcoming Pope Benedict to Bellahouston Park in 2010. Lots to discuss and my only concern is that one hour won't be long enough.

Also with me is Adrian Shaw - Climate Change Officer at the Church of Scotland, and I'll be getting his thoughts on the COP 17 talks in South Africa last week, and asking whether politicians are pushing this subject further down the agenda in favour of economic issues.

What is the Happy Christmas 4all Campaign all about? Well, they hope to debunk some of the myths that are often associated with religious and ethnic groups for one regarding Christmas. I'll also be hearing how those from different and non-religious backgrounds celebrate the ocassion.

We'll be taking an international look at the work of those who help the homeless, and Edi Stark will be reporting on an intersting project at Durham University, that has equipped a homeless man from this country with sharp, debating skills.

And the race is on to get to Number 1 in the charts this Christmas - will the Military Wives Choir, keep X Factor winners, Little Mix, off the top slot - we'll be hearing about their incredible musical journey.

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