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Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week. Moral arguments and perspectives on stories familiar and unfamiliar.

A report by the Church in Ireland into the Raphoe Diocese has revealed more shocking stories of clergy abuse and cover ups. Edward will speak to Mary Harte, who has been following the case, and the Bishop of Raphoe Phillp Boyce

The High Court will rule on an appeal by the National Secular Society against Bideford Town Council's decision to ban prayers before council meetings. We will hear the arguments from Court 3

It's estimated around a million women are sold every year, making human trafficking the 3rd largest illegal trade in the world. Kevin Bocquet examines how the Catholic Church in the UK is hoping to prevent this highly profitable crime.

The Bishop of Bolton will be bringing in some chocolate to the studio, to help tell the story of the nativity. But a report this week says that 8 out of 10 people think that celebrating the birth of Christ is still an important part of Christmas. So is the real Christmas message alive and well?

Sara Silvestri from Cambridge University and Omar Ashour from Exeter University will discuss with Edward the new political, and religious landscape as Egypts elections continue

The number of Jews leaving Britain to make Aliyah in Israel has reached an all-time high. But it's still not enough for a country which needs thousands more Jews to return 'home'. Yolande Knell reports from Jerusalem

And Edward will examine the political and religious tensions in Tehran as relations between Iran and the west Deteriorate

Series Producer: Amanda Hancox.

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