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Franklin Graham, French Pilgrimage

With 30 long pilgrimages and hundreds of shorter walks, why is secular France embracing these old religious routes?

As hundreds of people take part in the annual pilgrimage in the French city of Valenciennes, John Laurenson joins the pilgrims to find out why pilgrimages are becoming so popular in secular France.
Usama Hasan, Head of Islamic Studies at Quilliam, gives his reaction to the release of Amjem Choudary.

And where politics and morality clash - Edward discusses the cut in funding for Palestinian projects by the US Administration with Nigel Varnell of Embrace the Middle East and Sarah Elliott from Republicans Overseas.
Franklin Graham talks to Sunday about his controversial visit to Blackpool.
And the heart-felt appeal from a mother who wants more people of Asian heritage to register as stem cell donors.

Producers: Carmel Lonergan and Lissa Cook
Series Producer: Amanda Hancox

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44 minutes

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  • Sun 23 Sep 2018 07:10

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