Katy Perry, Digital legacies, Christian music

Sunday

"The more we understand religion, the better able we are as a result to engage religious actors, the more effective our diplomacy will be in advancing the interests and values of our people".

US Secretary of State John Kerry said this in a speech last month. Shaun Cassey is his Special Representative on religion in global affairs, he talks to Edward Stourton about his goal to achieve this.

The BBC's Reagan Morris reports on the elderly nuns who are taking on pop superstar Katy Perry, as well as the Los Angeles Catholic hierarchy.

How much has the anti-Semitism row cost Labour votes in the recent elections? Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg discusses this with Edward Stourton and whether the party can rebuild their relationship with the Jewish community he represents.

Many people have a will but how many have considered their digital legacy? Ahead of Dying Matters Awareness Week Kevin Bocquet reports on the growing issue of dealing with death in the online world.

The Bloody History of Bible Translations - Harry Freedman discusses his new book about those who have dared to translate the word of God.

According to U2's Bono Christian contemporary music should explore more difficult themes because he is convinced that God wants people to be honest and open about how they truly feel. Three of Britain's contemporary worship composers share their thoughts on whether this fairly reflects the genre.

Conservative statements about the role of women and other aspects of contemporary society published on some mosque websites were this week. Edward Stourton discusses what it means with Dr Shuruq Naguib, from at the University of Lancaster and Sheikh Ibrahim Mogra, of the Muslim Council of Britain.

Producers:

Catherine Earlam Amanda Hancox.