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World Service,24 Jul 1998,28 mins

Women in the Anglican Clergy

Focus on Faith

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Lambeth Conference picture includes women for the first time: 11 out of nearly 800 bishops at the event were women. Focus on Faith talks to Victoria Matthews about the roles and responsibilities of the female clergy. Also on the programme, the legacy of Mother Theresa and Desmond Tutu prepares for a new job abroad.

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