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• 27th May

  Sun, 27 May 12

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  The US Catholic Church has launched a legal assault on Obama's health reforms. Jane Little reports. A bell has been on pilgrimage ahead of the 50th Eucharistic Congress. Find out why. Phil Mercer reports from Sydney on moves to bring indigenous Catholics back to mass. What do the two candidates who have emerged as front runners in the Egyptian election mean for the secular, liberal Egyptians? Edward talks to Dr Omar Ashour. Robert Pigott discusses the significance of the latest amendment to the Church of England Women Bishop legislation. Was it wrong for a GCSE exam board to have a question asking pupils to explain why some people are prejudiced against Jews? Edward discusses with Rabbi Jonathan Romain and Robert Labatto. A Church Urban Fund report naming the poorest areas in England showed that nine out of the top ten are in the Northwest. Kevin Bocquet reports from Blackpool. Ruth Gledhill and Stephen Bates discuss who is in the running for the top Anglican job.

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• 20 May 12

  Sun, 20 May 12

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  We hear from the Catholic Bishop of the El Obeid diocese in Sudan, Bishop Macram Max Gassis about those suffering from attacks and starvation in his home diocese. The Catholic tradition of celebrating Mary in the month of May has suffered in recent years because of a dearth of wildflowers to decorate the statues. Now many churches are working to restore more wild flowers, we have a report. The Bishop of Truro talks about the arrival of the Olympic torch in Cornwall. Two thousand women are among those who have signed a petition against having women bishops in the Anglican church, we debate. As Catholics came to together to show solidarity with Christians persecuted across the world, Trevor Barnes has a special report. Environment secretary Caroline Spellman talks about what can be achieved at next month's Earth summit in Rio de Janeiro. And should we be teaching character? A new centre has been set up dedicated to the study of character, values and virtues we have a debate.

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• 13 MAY 12

  Sun, 13 May 12

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  In the aftermath of the recent Grooming convictions, Kevin Bocquet reports from Rochdale on reaction in the Muslim community. President Obama made history this week by becoming the first US president to publicly express support for gay marriage. Jane Little in Washington assesses the religious reaction. Austerity hits the annual first Holy Communion season in Ireland. Ruth McDonald reports from Dublin. How much do you spend a day on food and drink? The Bishop of Oxford John Pritchard got by on a £1 a day to highlight the Live Below the Line campaign. Hear his audio diary. Peter van Dyk on the ties between President Putin and the Russian Orthodox Church. Is death the last great taboo? Ahead of Dying Matters Awareness Week, Samira is joined by Rabbi Julia Neuberger and hospital chaplain Kathleen LaCamera. And why is Exeter Cathedral using a game console during their service this week? "Geekdad" Andy Robertson explains.

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• 06 May 12

  Sun, 6 May 12

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  Greek elections take place today; Samira speaks to Professor Othon Anastasakis, Oxford University. As the Catholic Church host a conference on human trafficking, we talk to Detective Inspector Kevin Hyland. We celebrate St Georges day, not in England but in the Middle East where the Al-Khader festival brings together Muslims and Christians. Matthew Bell reports. A new wine on the market is Halal and 0% alcohol. Samira talks to the maker. Sheikh Amer Jamil tells us why he's leading a campaign in Scotland to change the attitude and culture surrounding forced marriage. The Anglican Book of Common Prayer marks its 350th anniversary. Trevor Barnes reports. Victims of child abuse in Ireland are calling for the resignation of Cardinal Sean Brady after a BBC investigation revealed more details of his role in investigating Ireland's most notorious paedophile priest Father Brendan Smyth. We discuss with Michael Kelly, Deputy Editor of the Irish Catholic Newspaper and Father Brian Darcy.

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• 29 Apr 12

  Sun, 29 Apr 12

  Duration:
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  Political Correspondent Naomi Grimes on Cardinal Keith O’Brien’s latest attack on the government. Gavin Drake reports from the conference of the Federation of Confessing Anglicans. Hannah McNeice on the threat of war between North and South Sudan. Trevor Barnes on the 400th anniversary of the Baptist Church in the UK. Discussion: should the government reduce the number of Bishops in the Lords? Edward plays with a new smart phone app about Shakespeare’s church. Was the Catholic Education Service right to try to get pupils to oppose gay marriage?

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