This week we ask if the Trump Presidency will reshape the role of religion in public affairs.  We delve into the history of secretive papal elections, explore the allure of grand religious ceremonies, and on the anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s assassination, we hear about the man Catholic Ireland took to its hearts and hearths.

Our Divine Sparks with Dearbhail McDonald offers a fresh and engaging exploration of religious and spiritual life as well as an occasionally offbeat perspective on the world of religion.