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World Service,06 Sep 2003,26 mins

Death of Ayatollah Mohammad Baqir al-Hakim

Reporting Religion

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After the death of the leading Shiite political leader in Iraq, what are the challenges facing his successor, his brother Abdul Aziz al-Hakim? Also on the programme: how the ancient Orthodox church of Ethiopia is coping with the problems of modern life; two years on from September 11th, the Anglican Bishop of New York talks about whether it's damaged or deepened his faith; and do religious schools help or hinder a child’s education?

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