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Dec 2024
20m 24s

How I became me: Bishop of Lesotho Dr Vi...

Bbc World Service
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<p>What and who made you the person you are today? It’s a big question and the answer is different for us all. Over the festive period Alan Kasujja has been exploring this subject with people who have gone on to do amazing things in their lives. Today’s guest is the Right Reverend Dr Vicentia Kgabe, the Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Lesotho. She ... Show More
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