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Holy Smoke

Holy Smoke

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 The most important and controversial topics in world religion, thoroughly dissected by a range of high profile guests. Presented by Damian Thompson.343517 Ciências Sociais Cristianismo
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  • Finding spiritual treasure in César Franck

    Finding spiritual treasure in César Franck
    May 19 2025
    The Belgian composer César Franck – unfairly associated with kitsch and sentimentality by certain cultural sophisticates – wrote some of the most spiritually inspiring music of the late 19th century.

    In this episode of Holy Smoke, Damian Thompson talks to the British-Israeli pianist Ariel Lanyi, who has just recorded Franck’s late masterpiece Prélude, Aria et Final on the Linn label. Ariel discusses the influence of Catholicism and the anti-Catholic Richard Wagner on the devout Franck, who was organist of a church in Paris for 30 years – but reserved his most profound thoughts for ostensibly secular works.

    Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Damian Thompson.
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    36 minutos
  • Does Pope Leo XIV represent continuity or change?

    Does Pope Leo XIV represent continuity or change?
    May 9 2025
    From Rome Fr Benedict Kiely and Damian Thompson react to the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the successor to Pope Francis. The first American Pope, Prevost is also a citizen of Peru, having spent years working as first a parish pastor and teacher, and later as a bishop. The 267th Bishop of Rome is also the first native English-speaking pope for almost 900 years.

    The election of Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, is seen as a surprise but is being heralded by both liberal and conservative factions of the Catholic Church. Does he represent continuity or change with his predecessor? On this episode of Holy Smoke, Fr Benedict and Damian take us through what clues are available to understand what we can expect from the new Pope, from his choice of clothes and papal name to his views on issues like homosexuality and the traditional mass. Could Leo XIV surprise us?

    Produced by Patrick Gibbons.
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    20 minutos
  • Conclave: who is likely to succeed Francis?

    Conclave: who is likely to succeed Francis?
    May 2 2025
    The papal conclave is due to begin on Wednesday 7 May to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

    As host Damian Thompson says, Rome – and the entire Church – is in a state of ‘fevered excitement’. While this is to be expected, most commentators agree that this conclave will be one of the most consequential elections for centuries. At stake are both the future direction of the Church and Francis’s legacy – will his work be amended, continued or even rejected?

    The Pillar’s Luke Coppen joins Damian to try to make sense of the noise, gossip and political intrigue. They discuss the favourites to emerge as the new Pope, including Parolin, Pizzaballa and Sarah. Who is likely to succeed Francis?

    Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Oscar Edmondson.
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    41 minutos

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