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Synod & Safeguarding; Religion & Gen Z; USAID

General Synod debates independent safeguarding. Gen Z & their high level of 'spirituality'. Former International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell on cuts to USAID

Former International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell talks to Edward Stourton about the move to dismantle USAID after Vice President JD Vance accused it of 'spreading atheism'.

We hear from author Christopher Gasson and his poll of Gen Z and their views on religion which suggests a majority describe themselves as 'fairly spiritual'.

Independent safeguarding is the big topic at General Synod this week. Madeleine Davies of the Church Times tells us about the debates already underway about the best way to keep people safe in the C of E.

And the public are being asked to give their views on the qualities needed in the next Archbishop of Canterbury. If you have any thoughts let us know - sunday@bbc.co.uk, @91热爆R4SUNDAY on social media.

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