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Sunday: Ramadan Recipes; Christian Nudists; Paul O'Grady and The Salvation Army

Ramadan Recipes; Christian Nudists; Paul O'Grady and The Salvation Army

BBC Radio 4 - Sunday, Ramadan Recipes; Christian Nudists; Paul O'Grady and The Salvation Army

A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Emily Buchanan.

Emily Buchanan explores the ethical and religious issues of the week. There's Ramadan recipes, an update on Pope Francis' health and we meet Christian nudists in Florida.

Following the sudden death of the broadcaster and comedian Paul O’Grady. Emily speaks to his mentor at the Salvation Army, Captain Jo Moir. The two remained close friends after taking part in the BBC documentary series called Paul O’Grady: The Sally Army and Me. We hear about Paul's spiritual journey, how he challenged the Salvation Army on inclusion and how he asked his mentor to "have a word with him upstairs" on his behalf. 

As the UK government tries to move migrants out of hotel accommodation, they're looking to use more military bases for housing. But a new report by the Jesuit Refugee Service raises serious concerns about these plans. The former military base, Napier Barracks in Kent, is used as contingency or temporary accommodation for asylum seekers. The Jesuit Refugee Service has published a report calling for Napier Barracks to be permanently closed. The Home Office says it does not recognise the findings.

Reporter Josie Le Vay has been to Florida’s Pasco County, known as America’s nudist capital, to hear about theological developments around attitudes to the naked body and sin. You can hear her Heart and Soul documentary for BBC World Service on BBC Sounds: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct4pj6 

Scottish Muslims tell us what it means to have Humza Yousaf elected at SNP leader and also the country’s First Minister. He has made history as the first ethnic minority leader of a devolved government and the first Muslim to lead a major UK party.

For Muslims the holy month of Ramadan continues, with fasting from sunrise to sunset. The Leicester-based food blogger, Anisa Karolia, has written a Ramadan Cookbook for the times when eating is allowed and she demonstrates some of her mouth-watering dishes. 

There was relief and emotion as Pope Francis emerged from hospital, after recovering from a respiratory condition. He will be present at Easter services, starting this Palm Sunday. The BBC’s Jenny Hill reports live from St Peter’s Square in Vatican City. 
 
PRESENTER: Emily Buchanan
PRODUCERS: Katy Booth and Amanda Hancox
REPORTER: Josie Le Vay
STUDIO MANAGERS: Philip Halliwell, John Cole and Tom Parnell
PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR: David Baguley
EDITOR: Helen Grady

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