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The Church of England began ordaining women as priests in 1994, and in 2015, the Church welcomed its first female bishop. In Sharon, directed by the British filmmaker Jessica Bishopp, the Reverend Sharon Francis recalls what it felt like to be ‘called by God’ – a feeling she admits is ‘hard to describe without you thinking I’m completely mad’ – and why, despite her religious devotion, it’s connecting with people that brings the most meaning to her work.
Director: Jessica Bishopp
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Rituals and celebrations
A beginner’s guide to a joyful Persian tradition of spring renewal and rebirth
3 minutes
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Politics and government
How it looked to Afghan women to see the Taliban return to power
33 minutes
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Metaphysics
Simple entities in universal harmony – Leibniz’s evocative perspective on reality
4 minutes
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Biography and memoir
Passed over as the first Black astronaut, Ed Dwight carved out an impressive second act
13 minutes
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The ancient world
The six priestesses who kept the flame of ancient Rome alight at risk of death
5 minutes
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Engineering
A close-up look at electronic paper reveals its exquisite patterns – and limitations
9 minutes
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Architecture
West Africa was once an architectural laboratory. Is it time for a revival?
12 minutes
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Work
A Swedish expat in the Philippines wonders: what’s up with people sleeping at work?
14 minutes
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Biography and memoir
The unique life philosophy of Abdi, born in Somalia, living in the Netherlands
29 minutes