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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?

25 minutes

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Thu 7 May 201520:30GMT
BBC News except UK & UK HD

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Credits

PresenterStephen Sackur
Interviewed GuestLuis Antonio Tagle

Broadcasts

  • Wed 11 Mar 201504:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Wed 11 Mar 201509:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Wed 11 Mar 201516:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Wed 11 Mar 201522:30GMT
    BBC News except North America, UK & UK HD
  • Thu 7 May 201503:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Thu 7 May 201508:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Thu 7 May 201514:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Thu 7 May 201520:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD