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-- it is —— it is being reported the army in sudan is ready to extend the cease—fire 72 hours. we'll try and confirm that in the next hour. the british government says the evacuation is dependent on whether it holds. we will talk to those who have got out and to those still waiting. a shareholders revolt at bp. some of the uk's biggest pension funds are expressing "deep frustration" with the company's revised climate strategy. and after 2000 years, women finally get the vote. hope francis is women and laypeople will be given greater responsibility in the running of the catholic...

Fulfilling all sorts of leadership roles within the diocese. pope francis recognises that. and so this october, at the synod in rome women will be present. the vatican said 70 priests, consecrated women, deacons and lay catholics willjoin the bishops. half of the new entrants must be women and will have full voting rights. joining us now to discuss further is anna rowlands, professor of catholic social thought and practice at durham university. she works closely with the catholic church on issues to do with women. welcome to the programme. i know you've had some input into this, i'm sure you'r...