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(24 Mar 10 - RV) Today the people of El Salvador are marking the anniversary of the murder of Archbishop Oscar Romero, who was shot dead while saying mass on this date 30 years ago. Archbishop Romero became known as the "Bishop of the People", speaking out for the poor and the victims of the Salvadoran Civil War. We spoke to the Communications Officer for Latin American Sarah Smith-Pearse at the UK based Catholic aid organisation CAFOD. She says Oscar Romero is an admired figure across the Christian churches. 00:01:33:70

(24 Mar 10 - RV) Today marks the 30th anniversary of the murder of Archbishop Oscar Romero who was shot dead while saying mass in San Salvador. Archbishop Romero became known as the "Bishop of the People", speaking out for the poor and the victims of the Salvadoran Civil War. Christine Allen is the Executive Director of the International Development Charity Progressio and is in El Salvador to mark the anniversary. Before leaving she spoke to us about Oscar Romero's legacy 30 years on... 00:01:54:89

(23 Mar 10 - RV) Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish, Baha'ì and Sikh leaders have come together in The Netherlands to exchange views on HIV/AIDS response at the first Summit of High Level Religious Leaders. The Summit explores opportunities for religious leaders to speak out and take action on HIV, and eliminate stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV. We spoke with the Archbishop of Abuja, Nigeria, John Onaiyekan, who is participating at the Summit... 00:01:23:71

(23 Mar 10 - RV) Burma's highest court on Tuesday refused to accept a lawsuit by Aung San Suu Kyi's political party seeking to revoke laws that bar the detained leader and other opposition members from taking part in the country's first election in two decades. It was unclear what steps if any the party would next take in its efforts to quash five election-related laws the ruling military enacted earlier this month that set out rules for this year's vote. Spokesperson for Burma Campaign UK, Anna...

A new study encourages the U.S. administration to harness the positive power of religion to promote peace. Plus, we speak to the U.S. State Department's Special Representative to Muslim Communities about her job... 00:15:56:54

How a plan to excavate and develop the Holy Basin surrounding Jerusalem is the changing the face of the ancient city, affecting peace and Christians... 00:10:52:80

UNSETTLING JERUSALEM - How the changing face of the ancient holy city is affecting peace and Christians ENGAGING FAITH - A new study encourages the U.S. administration to harness the positive power of religion to promote peace CONNECTING WITH MUSLIMS - We speak to the U.S. State Department's Special Representative to Muslim Communities about her job... 00:28:57:96

(22 Mar 10 - RV) Monday is World Water Day. Under the theme "Clean Water for a Healthy World," thousands of toilet queues have been organized across the globe in a Guinness World Record attempt to form the longest line for the toilet. Henry Northover is the Head of Policy at the international NGO, WaterAid. He told us that the scheme is meant to raise awareness of the global sanitation crisis... 00:01:37:32

(22 Mar 10 - RV) Pope Benedict on Monday finished his meetings with bishops from Burkina Faso, who are in Rome for their ad limina visits. The meeting comes just five months after the Synod for Africa. We spoke to the Bishop of Kaya, Thomas Kaboré, who told us how important this Synod was for the Church in Africa... 00:01:16:78

(22 Mar 10 - RV) The Catholic bishops of Scandinavia are in Rome this week for their ad limina visits. We spoke to bishop Anders Arborelius of Stockholm, Sweden, and asked about the Church in the region... 00:01:45:22