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World Service,22 May 2000,28 mins

Old Gods have the Power to offend in Japan

Focus on Faith

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Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori offended many voters with his reference to ancient Shinto gods. Why did his remarks cause such a stir and how successful will his apology be? Also in this programme: looking ahead to the next Pope, Latin America offers one of the candidates; the fight against Aids in Africa, can the Church hope in the midst of despair?; exorcisms - the danger of confusing demonic possession with psychological disorder.

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