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HARDtalk: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle

11/03/2015 GMT

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle

BBC World News - HARDtalk, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle

From Manila, Stephen Sackur talks to Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle.

From Manila, Stephen Sackur meets the most senior cleric in the Philippines - Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle. Is the Catholic Church helping or hindering the nation's development?

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?

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