Bishop Michael Curry; Sudan; Westminster Abbey Financial Crisis
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with William Crawley.
The Episcopal Bishop Michael Curry is the first African American to serve as presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church. He talks candidly about the soul of America, his hopes and fears post the Coronavirus pandemic, and his concerns about the what he calls a "pandemic of deep and entrenched racism".
Until recently, Muslims in Sudan could be sentenced to death for converting to Christianity; even discussing other religions could lead to arrest. Former British Ambassador to Sudan, Dame Rosalind Marsden explains why the liberalisation of such laws in Sudan is a significant step in the country鈥檚 development towards a stable and peaceful future.
In an exclusive interview with the Dean of Westminster Abbey, Dr David Hoyle, talks about the "breathtaking" loss of income the Abbey has incurred as a result of Coronavirus. Dr Hoyle tells the 91热爆's Religion Editor, Martin Bashir, the steps he might have to take in order to preserve one of the Nation's most historic buildings.
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Carmel Lonergan
Rosie Dawson
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Amanda Hancox
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A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week