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Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle

Stephen Sackur talks to the Catholic Church's most senior cleric in the Philippines, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle. Is the Catholic Church helping 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.

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?

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 8 May 201523:30GMT
BBC News UK & UK HD only

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Credits

InterviewerStephen Sackur
Interviewed GuestLuis Antonio Tagle

Broadcasts

  • Wed 11 Mar 201504:30GMT
    BBC News UK & UK HD only
  • Thu 12 Mar 201500:30GMT
    BBC News UK & UK HD only
  • Thu 19 Mar 201510:35GMT
    BBC Two
  • Fri 20 Mar 201504:30GMT
    BBC News UK HD & UK only
  • Fri 8 May 201523:30GMT
    BBC News UK & UK HD only