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Apr 2025
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How will the next Pope wield the power o...

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With Pope Francis' funeral, the world's 1.4 billion Catholics are turning the page on an era of reform and liberalism. Now, the Vatican faces the questions - what will its next chapter look like - and how will the next Pope wield the power of the Church?

In this episode: 

  • Kayode Akintola, Head, Africa Region, Catholic Agency for Overseas Development.
  • Glenda Miro Antonio, Founder and President, Spring Rain Global. 
  • Marco Politi, Pope Biographer and Vatican Expert.

Host: Imran Khan

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