The first Archbishop of New York, Muslim leadership, Angels

Published: July 2, 2017, 7:10 a.m.

The Angel World Summit took place this weekend - bringing together angel experts and people who wish to deepen their connection with angels. The psychotherapist Mark Vernon, discusses the history and fascination of angels with Edward Stourton. A group of church leaders in Blackpool are working with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association on an event at Winter Gardens next year at which Billy Graham's son Franklin will be speaking. Nina Parker, Co-pastor of Liberty Church in Blackpool, tells Sunday why she and other church leaders are opposed to the invitation. Cardinal George Pell, Australia's most senior Catholic and the third-ranking official in the Vatican, has been charged with sex offences by police. Christopher Lamb talks to Edward about how the charges are being received in Rome. Darwin's Theory of Evolution is to be expunged from textbooks used by 14 and 15 year olds in Turkey. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul on why this is happening and what are the wider implications for education in Turkey. A Tyrone-born Catholic cleric John Joseph Hughes who became the first Archbishop of New York has been honoured with a blue plaque. Paul Clements, journalist and member of the Ulster History Circle who organised the plaque explains why he is so important. On Monday a report "The Missing Muslims; Unlocking British Muslim Potential for the Benefit for All" is being published by Citizens UK. It's the result of an 18th month commission chaired by Dominic Grieve MP. He tells Edward what they discovered and their recommendations. Producers: Dan Tierney Louise Clarke-Rowbotham Editor: Amanda Hancox.