Faithcast is our weekly podcast. Presented by Benda Drumm, Faithcast is a mixture of interviews, news and stories of faith from the Catholic Church in Ireland.This week’s episode of Faithcast features an interview with John Sweeney, a climatologist and Emeritus Professor of Geography at Maynooth University. This is part of a series of interviews as part of the Season of Creation from 1 September – 4 October. John speaks about the ‘science bit’ of climate change and on Pope Francis’ leadership in encouraging people to care for our common home.
Faithcast podcast features John Sweeney on the ‘science bit’ of climate change
by Oisín Walsh | 12 Sep, 2019 | News

The faith news this week features the intake of new seminarians for the academic year 2019 – 2020; the Dublin Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes; the selection of Ireland’s favourite prayer as part of the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin’s presence at this year’s National Ploughing Championships; and, Church venues gear up for the celebration of Culture Night on Friday 20 September.
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