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Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Middle EastLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Latin America

The Philippines is Asia's only predominantly Christian country. The Roman Catholic Church has huge influence; divorce and abortion are illegal. The Church is currently engaged in a huge battle with the Government over its plans to provide free contraceptives to the poor. From Manila, Stephen Sackur talks to the Catholic Church's most senior cleric in the Philippines - Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle. Is the Catholic Church helping or hindering the development of the nation? Show less

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Presenter:
Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest:
Luis Antonio Tagle

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