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War in the Middle East and Gafcon

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Mar 9, 202643:26Religion & Spirituality

The Anglican Communion’s long-running divisions over same-sex relationships have sharpened again after a major gathering in Nigeria. At the Global Anglican Futures Conference, or Gafcon, bishops and archbishops from Afri...

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War in the Middle East and Gafcon is an episode from Sunday by BBC. The Anglican Communion’s long-running divisions over same-sex relationships have sharpened again after a major gathering in Nigeria. At the Global Anglican Futures Conferen...

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Published Mar 9, 2026, 43:26 long, audio available.

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The Anglican Communion’s long-running divisions over same-sex relationships have sharpened again after a major gathering in Nigeria. At the Global Anglican Futures Conference, or Gafcon, bishops and archbishops from Africa, Asia, Latin America and elsewhere voiced strong opposition to what they see as the theological drift of parts of the Communion, including the Church of England. Emily Buchanan has been to Abuja and brings reaction from across the Anglican world. The programme also turns to the war in the Middle East and its religious dimensions. More than a week after the start of the US-Israel war with Iran, Emily Buchanan speaks to the Archbishop of Jerusalem and the Middle East, and to aid workers supporting people displaced by bombing in southern Lebanon. Presenter: Emily Buchanan Producers: Amanda Hancox and Rosie Dawson Reporter: Bara'atu Ibrahim Studio managers: Nat Stokes, Paul Lewis and George Willis Editor: Rajeev Gupta

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Published Mar 9, 2026 and 43:26 long