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  1. A clergyman in a purple shirt and wearing a cross standing in the countryside with hills behind

    New Bishop of Carlisle is announced

    09/05/2025

    NEWS - Downing Street has announced that His Majesty The King has approved the nomination of the Rt Rev Rob Saner-Haigh as the 68th Bishop of Carlisle.

    4 min read
  2. Logo - white V letter with number 80 inside the top and VE Day written at the bottom

    Why we must actively defend international law and the rules-based order

    09/05/2025

    FEATURE - On the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, Archbishop Stephen writes in today's Yorkshire Post 

    3 min read
  3. An image outside of St Peter's Basilica in Rome

    Let us heed the call of the new Pope for ever greater unity

    08/05/2025

    FEATURE - Archbishop Stephen writes in the Telegraph on Pope Leo, the first ever American Pope, being elected

    4 min read
  4. Men in clerical robes standing on a balcony, one waving to onlookers

    A statement from the Archbishop of York

    08/05/2025

    NEWS - Archbishop Stephen has welcomed the announcement of the new Bishop of Rome.

    1 min read
  5. In Westminster Abbey the VE Day Service takes place with the King laying down a wreath

    VE Day 80th Anniversary sermon calls for renewed commitment to peace, unity, and justice

    08/05/2025

    NEWS - At Westminster Abbey’s VE Day 80th anniversary service, the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell honoured the sacrifice of those who secured victory and called for a renewed commitment to peace, unity, and the common good.

    2 min read
  6. Head and shoulders of a man in white papal robes

    A great and humble Pope, but first and foremost, a follower of Christ

    26/04/2025

    FEATURE - Writing in today's Daily Telegraph, Archbishop Stephen writes 'A great and humble Pope, but first and foremost, a follower of Christ'

    4 min read
  7. Anglican Communion to pay respects at the funeral of Pope Francis

    Anglican Communion representatives will pay their respects at the funeral of Pope Francis

    24/04/2025

    NEWS - A delegation from the Anglican Communion will attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome on Saturday April 26 representing the prayers and condolences of Anglicans around the world

    4 min read
  8. A poster of the short film Then as Now

    New Short Film “Then as Now” Brings the Lord’s Prayer to Life Across the Centuries

    24/04/2025

    NEWS - Faith in the North is pleased to share the release of Then as Now, a powerful new short film produced by Oliver Murray exploring the enduring significance of the Lord’s Prayer.  

    3 min read
  9. 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
  10. 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