Official visit to the Anglican Centre, Rome and the Holy See

It is my experience that it is when we, the Church of Jesus Christ in all its manifold shapes and sizes, reach out together in mission, in service of the world and in proclamation of the gospel, that our unity is strengthened and revealed.

Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York

The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, is in Rome this week (Monday 22 May 2023) for his first official visit to the Anglican Centre and the Holy See.

His official visit includes meeting different departments of the Vatican connected with evangelisation and ecumenicalism. 

Visit to the Anglican Centre in Rome and the Holy See
  1. Archbishop Stephen is stood talking to the Pope

    Official Visit to Rome: Final Reflection

    25/05/2023

    VIDEO - As Archbishop Stephen's official visit to the Anglican Centre in Rome and the Holy See comes to an end, he shares the highlights and reflects on what has been a wonderful few days.

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    Official visit to Rome: The Pontifical Beda College

    25/05/2023

    VIDEO - On St Bede's Day, Archbishop Stephen visited The Pontifical Beda College where men are trained for priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church.

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  3. Archbishop Stephen in conversation with Cardinal Tagle and Archbishop Earnest

    Official Visit to Rome: Day 5

    24/05/2023

    VIDEO - On the fifth day of his official visit to Rome, Archbishop Stephen took part in a short conference at the Anglican Centre in Rome considering the Ecumenical Impact on Evangelisation.

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  4. Two clergy men sitting side by side at a table with microphone between them

    The ecumenical impact on Evangelization

    24/05/2023

    COMMENT - Archbishop Stephen spoke at a short conference at the Anglican Centre in Rome considering the Ecumenical Impact on Evangelisation. His address follows in full

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    Official Visit to Rome: Sant' Egidio Community

    24/05/2023

    VIDEO - Archbishop Stephen was delighted to be with the Sant' Egidio Community in Trastevere for prayers. 

    Revd Dr Jenny Wright, Chaplain to the Archbishop of York, reflects on their time there.

    1 min read
  6. Two men are sat at a table with a golden object in front of them

    Official Visit to Rome: Day 4

    23/05/2023

    VIDEO - Archbishop Stephen visits various departments in the Vatican and San Gregorio Magno al Celio, the church from which Saint Augustine was sent to Canterbury towards the end of the sixth century.

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    Official Visit to Rome: Day 3 supplementary

    22/05/2023

    VIDEO - Archbishop Stephen visited St Paul's Outside the Walls and prayed at the tomb of St Paul

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  8. Archbishop in black robes shaking hands with Pope Francis dressed all in white

    Official Visit to Rome: Day 3

    22/05/2023

    VIDEO - Archbishop Stephen, accompanied by Mrs Rebecca Cottrell and his chaplain The Reverend Dr Jenny Wright, shared an audience with His Holiness Pope Francis as part of his five day visit to the Anglican Centre and the Holy See.

    1 min read
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    Archbishop visits the Anglican Centre, Rome and the Holy See

    22/05/2023

    NEWS - The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, is in Rome this week for his first official visit to the Anglican Centre and the Holy See. 

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    Official Visit to Rome: Day 2 at the Venerable English College

    21/05/2023

    VIDEO - Fr Stephen Wang, Rector of the Venerable English College shares some insight into the role of the seminary

    1 min read