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09/05/2010

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

Sunday looks at the past few historic days in Wetminister from a religious angle this week, we speak to the governments faith adviser and discuss the moral and ethical issues with a select panel.

The Church of England Synod is publishing it's report into the thorny issue of women bishops, we will have reaction from both sides of the debate

The Dean of Liverpool Cathedral first went to Nigeria in 1978 when he worked in the oil industry, he has just returned from his latest visit and he will give Edward his reaction to the death of the countrys President.

Scientist Francisco Ayala is one million pounds richer this week after winning the prestigious Templeton Prize. He discusses his controversial views on faith and science with Edward.

And the Pope is vsiting Portugal next week, another row awaits him, this time though it's same sex marriages and the increasingly secularisation of a country once seen as staunchly Catholic

E-mail: sunday@bbc.co.uk

Series producer: Amanda Hancox.

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