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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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:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Kayode Akintola, Head, Africa Region, Catholic Agency for Overseas Development.</li>
<li>Glenda Miro Antonio, Founder and President, Spring Rain Global.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Marco Politi, Pope Biographer and Vatican Expert.</li>
</ul>
Host: Imran Khan
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How will the next Pope wield the power of the Church?

Ukraine attacks oil facilities in Russia, which is benefiting from higher fuel prices and sanctions relief due to the Iran war. It comes after Moscow launches intense aerial attacks on its neighbour. How is the Iran war affecting Russia and Ukraine? 

In this episode: 
Chris Weafer, CEO of Macro-Advisory, a strategic consultancy focused on Russia and Eurasia 
Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for Europe at The New York Times 
Michael Bociurkiw, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council

Host: Adrian Finighan 

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Ukraine attacks oil facilities in Russia, which is benefiting from higher fuel prices and sanctions relief due to the Iran war. It comes after Moscow launches intense aerial attacks on its neighbour. How is the Iran war affecting Russia and Ukraine?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Chris Weafer, CEO of Macro-Advisory, a strategic consultancy focused on Russia and Eurasia&nbsp;</li>
<li>Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for Europe at The New York Times&nbsp;</li>
<li>Michael Bociurkiw, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council</li>
</ul>
Host: Adrian Finighan&nbsp;
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How is the Iran war affecting Russia and Ukraine? 

Defending democracy ... The slogan of left-leaning world leaders in Spain meeting to counter the growing influence of the far right. Meanwhile in Italy, right-wing figures aim to build momentum. So, who will shape the global agenda?

In this episode:
Ruth Ferrero-Turrion, Professor, Political Science, Complutense University of Madrid.
Georgios Samaras, Assistant Professor, Public Policy, King's College London.
Rebecca Christie, Senior Fellow, Bruegel. 

Host: Tom McRae

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Defending democracy ...&nbsp;The slogan of left-leaning world leaders in Spain meeting to counter the growing influence of the far right.&nbsp;Meanwhile in Italy, right-wing figures aim to build momentum.&nbsp;So, who will shape the global agenda?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Ruth Ferrero-Turrion, Professor, Political Science, Complutense University of Madrid.</li>
<li>Georgios Samaras, Assistant Professor, Public Policy, King's College London.</li>
<li>Rebecca Christie, Senior Fellow, Bruegel.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Tom McRae
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Will the left-wing or right-wing leaders shape the global agenda? 

He's accused of links to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He also failed government security checks. Yet Peter Mandelson was appointed UK ambassador to the US. Now, the prime minister is under pressure to resign. But will he? And how will the fallout impact the UK Labour Party?

In this episode:


Denis MacShane - Former UK Foreign Office Minister of State and Labour MP

 


Jennifer Nadel - Co-founder of the cross-party think-tank Compassion in Politics

 


Giles Kenningham - Founder of Trafalgar Strategy and former communications director for the UK Conservative Party

Host: Tom McRae

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He's accused of links to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.&nbsp;He also failed government security checks.&nbsp;Yet Peter Mandelson was appointed UK ambassador to the US. Now, the prime minister is under pressure to resign.&nbsp;But will he?&nbsp;And how will the fallout impact the UK Labour Party?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>
Denis MacShane - Former UK Foreign Office Minister of State and Labour MP
&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
Jennifer Nadel - Co-founder of the cross-party think-tank Compassion in Politics
&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
Giles Kenningham - Founder of Trafalgar Strategy and former communications director for the UK Conservative Party
</li>
</ul>
Host: Tom McRae
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How will the next Pope wield the power of the Church?

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