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Death of Ayatollah Mohammad Baqir al-Hakim

Exploring the challenges facing the new Shiite political leader in Iraq

After the death of the leading Shiite political leader in Iraq, what are the challenges facing his successor, his brother Abdul Aziz al-Hakim?

Also on the programme: how the ancient Orthodox church of Ethiopia is coping with the problems of modern life; two years on from September 11th, the Anglican Bishop of New York talks about whether it's damaged or deepened his faith; and do religious schools help or hinder a child’s education?

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26 minutes

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project