Next Archbishop of Canterbury; China religious crackdown; Gaza ceasefire plan

One man has a special insight into the qualities needed to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury; Rt Rev Lord Richard Harries has known the last 7 holders of the office. With the new incumbent potentially days or weeks away from being appointed, he takes us through some of the characteristics that will stand them in good stead.

Emily speaks to Phyllis Zagano, leading expert on the subject of women deacons about whether Pope Leo will continue progress on the question.

In the week the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia died aged 82, we ask who will replace him and will the country continue on a modernising path away from strict religious customs?

China has published a new code of conduct detailing what clergy may and may not do online, warning them against internet fortune telling, or using AI for preaching. So is this an attempt to rein in the overcommercialisation of religious life, or a move to control religious freedom?

PRODUCERS: Catherine Murray & Katy Booth EDITOR: Catherine Earlam PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR : Pete Liggins STUDIO MANAGERS: Kelly Young & Chris Mather