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Disestablishment, Rohingyas and Detention Centres

An Anglican priest calls for reform of Immigration Detention Centres, we look at the history of the Rohingyas, and should the Church of England be disestablished?

After 9 staff have been suspended following an edition of Panorama this week on the Immigration Removal Centre, Brook House, William talks to Rev Nathan Ward about his experience of working at this and another detention centre.

The American Catholic Church hits back at Steve Bannon after he questioned their motives for defending DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programme, which President Trump has announced he is closing.

Middle East Correspondent Yolande Knell tells William about her trip to Qaraqosh, the biggest Christian town in Iraq, which has been retaken from so-called Islamic State.

Following the publication of the National Social Attitudes Survey which reported only 15% of the population are affiliated to the Church of England, Trevor Barnes asks how much longer can the Church remain the established Church of England.

And why are Cathedrals and in particular Choral Evensong increasing in popularity?

Producers: Amanda Hancox
Rajeev Gupta.

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44 minutes

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  • Sun 10 Sep 2017 07:10

All the colours of the rainbow

All the colours of the rainbow

The Covid-19 rainbows painted by children today are part of a rich and ancient symbolism.

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