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Archbishop of York’s Presidential Address to General Synod

Archbishop Stephen delivered the Presidential Address at the opening of General Synod in York this afternoon. This follows in full. I think it was Graham Greene who said, ‘If you are going to jump, ...
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Thousands of pupils across the North join in collective moment of prayer

Around 250 schools across the North of England joined together on Friday 10 October for a collective praying of The Lord’s Prayer — a moment of shared faith and reflection that reached thousands of ...
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Archbishop of York’s Presidential Address to General Synod

Archbishop Stephen delivered the Presidential Address at the opening of General Synod in London this afternoon. This follows in full. Synod, I want to use the time I have been given in this ...
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Centenary of the Malines Conversations Marked in Mechelen

The centenary of the Malines Conversations, a milestone in Anglican–Roman Catholic dialogue, was marked in Mechelen, Belgium, with a conference, an academic session, and a concluding Evensong service ...
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Cardinal joins Church leaders in calling for an end to the war in Gaza

President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, Cardinal Vincent Nichols has joined Archbishop Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, and other Church leaders in calling for an ...
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Archbishop of York's statement on Gaza

The Archbishop has issued a statement on the situation in Gaza. This follows in full. With each passing day in Gaza, the violence, starvation and dehumanisation being inflicted on the civilian ...
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Archbishop Stephen welcomes Independent Safeguarding Audit Report

A report following an independent review of the Diocese of York and York Minster’s safeguarding work has been published today. Carried out by INEQE in March, the audit is part of a national programme, ...
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Joint Statement from the Archbishop of York and Bishop of London

Archbishop Stephen and Bishop Sarah respond to Bishop Martyn's decision to stand down as lead bishop for the Living in Love and Faith process. This follows in full: "Bishop Martyn Snow has made an ...
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Epiphany letter to clergy, lay ministers and people of the Church of England

Archbishop Stephen has written to all clergy, lay ministers and people in the Church of England today, on the Feast of Epiphany. This follows in full Mindful of the ongoing challenges facing the ...
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A reflection on the life and ministry of Pope Francis - The Catholic Herald

Archbishop Stephen reflects on the life of His Holiness Pope Francis in the Catholic Herald today. The article follows in full There is something fitting about the Holy Father, Pope Francis, dying on ...
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A statement following the death of Pope Francis

The Archbishop has issued a statement following the news of the death of Pope Francis today. ‘Let us walk together, work together, pray together.’ These are the words Pope Francis said to me when we ...