Cryptic crossword clue
Talk covers an about-turn by the head of ecumenical religious office 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word RABBINATE

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The straight part
We know that "religious office" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case religious office = rabbinate.
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What does RABBINATE mean?

RABBINATE noun
  1. The office or function of a rabbi
  2. Rabbis collectively

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