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  1. Head and shoulders of a man in white papal robes

    A reflection on the life and ministry of Pope Francis - The Catholic Herald

    22/04/2025

    FEATURE - Archbishop Stephen reflects on the life of His Holiness Pope Francis in the Catholic Herald today

    4 min read
  2. Archbishop in black robes shaking hands with Pope Francis dressed all in white

    Pope Francis: A Personal Reflection on a Remarkable Life

    22/04/2025

    FEATURE - Writing in today's Daily Express, Archbishop Stephen offers a personal reflection on the life and witness of His Holiness, Pope Francis.
     

    2 min read
  3. Head and shoulders of man wearing white papal robes

    A statement following the death of Pope Francis

    21/04/2025

    The Archbishop has issued a statement following the news of the death of Pope Francis today.

    2 min read
  4. People in robes standing outside a large church

    Archbishop of York’s Easter Message Brings Faith Closer to Home

    20/04/2025

    NEWS - In the Easter Sunday sermon at York Minster, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, shared a message of hope and presence, encouraging people not to search for God in distant places, but to discover the risen Christ in the everyday moments of life.

    2 min read
  5. A light box with the words Make this world better in different coloured letters

    The Sweet Taste of Easter

    20/04/2025

    FEATURE - Archbishop Stephen writes in today's Sunday Express about how we might help build a world where fairness and kindness reign. The article follows in full

    3 min read
  6. A lit tealight candle held in the palm of a hand

    Credo Column - Holy Saturday

    19/04/2025

    FEATURE - Writing in today's Credo Column for The Times, Archbishop Stephen reminds us that the hope of Jesus can bring light in the darkest of places

    4 min read
  7. Feet with walking boots standing on a way marker for Camino path

    Taking time out for pilgrimage - The Yorkshire Post

    19/04/2025

    FEATURE - Archbishop Stephen writes in today's Yorkshire Post about the joy of walking. The article follows in full

    5 min read
  8. Six people looking to camera standing together behind a table

    Reparatory Justice and Institutional Accountability: Church of England in Dialogue at the United Nations on Historical Injustices

    15/04/2025

    NEWS - As part of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, an event was co-hosted by Kenya and the Anglican Communion, with high-level panel participation by Barbados, Jamaica and Ghana.

    8 min read
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    Statement from The Archbishop of York

    13/04/2025

    NEWS - A statement from The Archbishop of York on the missile attack on the Anglican-run Ahli Hospital in Gaza

    1 min read
  10. An open page of a book with a small palm cross laid on top

    The power of love - The Daily Telegraph

    13/04/2025

    FEATURE - In today's Daily Telegraph Archbishop Stephen writes about the undefended love of Christ. The article follows in full.

    3 min read