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Radio 4,23 Feb 2025,44 mins

Pope Francis; Ukraine; Sowing for God

Sunday

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On the eve of the third anniversary of the war between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian Christians reflect on the past three years and on their hopes for the future as relations between Ukraine and the United States of America deteriorate. Emily Buchanan talks to biographer Austen Ivereigh about Pope Francis as he remains seriously ill in hospital and discusses whether the Pope might resign as a consequence of ill health. With AI transforming industries and daily life, concerns over ethics, public trust, and governance are growing. But how can we ensure that AI serves humanity responsibly? Dr. Mohammed Ahmed, Research Manager at the AI, Faith & Civil Society Commission, discusses the ethics of this evolving landscape. Sowing for God - how handmade vestments are big business. Producers: Amanda Hancox and Saba Zaman Studio managers: Helen Williams and Simon Highfield

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