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Dozens of former UK diplomats urge Starmer to recognise Palestinian state

Letter adds to pressure on prime minister as archbishop of York condemns violence in Gaza as ‘depraved’ and ‘barbaric’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025

Church must ‘turn back’ public opinion on assisted dying, says archbishop

Stephen Cottrell tells General Synod assisted dying means assuming ‘authority over death that belongs to God alone’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025

Authority over death belongs to God alone, Church of England leader warns

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell spoke out against the assisted dying Bill.

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025

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Voices: Do we actually need a new Archbishop of Canterbury?

COMMENT: Nearly six months after Justin Welby stepped down, it is time the Church of England assembled a conclave to choose his successor – or simply learn to do without, says Catherine Pepinster

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025

‘Lord’s Prayer better recognised than national anthem, Churchill or Shakespeare’

The Our Father also appeared better known that Star Wars and the famous Liverpool football anthem.

Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2025

Ongoing wait for new Church of England leader ‘staggering’ says MP

The comments came as the body charged with nominating the new archbishop announced most of its membership.

Evening Standard · May 13, 2025

Accountant and Maori priest among group who will elect new archbishop of Canterbury as selection delay branded ‘staggering’

The comments came as the Church of England revealed the members who will decide the new archbishop, including an Argentinian engineer, a Māori priest, and a chartered accountant

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

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King and Starmer join veterans at thanksgiving service to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

VE day marks 80 years since Germany officially surrendered to the Allied powers, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Archbishop calls for peace in Europe as King leads nation marking VE Day

Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, voiced his concerns about the state of the continent during a service at Westminster Abbey.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Archbishop warns ‘good’ that came after VE Day is now ‘under threat again’

Stephen Cottrell led a service of thanksgiving in Westminster Abbey on the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

King Charles and Sir Keir Starmer lead tributes to 'People's Pope' who died aged 88

Tributes to Pope Francis quickly flooded in from faith leaders and politicians across the world after the Vatican announced the pontiff had died on Monday morning

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

Archbishop of York: Saying Lord’s Prayer with Pope Francis changed me

Stephen Cottrell paid tribute to the Pope after his death aged 88.

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

Archbishop of York voices support for parish following ‘hate crime’ on church

Archbishop Stephen Cottrell said he was ‘deeply saddened’ a church building and gravestones were daubed with offensive graffiti.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Political and religious leaders around the world pay tribute to Pope Francis

Pontiff remembered for his warmth and wit, defending the vulnerable, and championing social justice and the environment

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2025

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Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025

Archbishop selection panel must not be implicated in safeguarding failures – MP

A successor to Justin Welby will be chosen by the Crown Nominations Commission.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025

Archbishop of York apologises for ever ‘unintentionally influencing voting’

It came as the Church of England’s General Synod met on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Argos manager-turned-vicar criticises ‘snobbery’ in Church of England

The debate at the Church’s Synod saw rapper Eminem quoted by Archbishop of York during a call to encourage more working class people into the Church.

Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025

Bishop: Church vote a missed chance to show abuse victims their pain is heard

Representatives of survivors said the outcome was a ‘punch in the gut’.

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2025

C of E votes against full independence for safeguarding against expert advice

Abuse survivors likely to be dismayed by decision to transfer only national safeguarding staff to independent body

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Abuse survivors plead with Church Synod to vote for independent safeguarding

Leaflets being handed out to members on Tuesday branded the Church’s attitude and processes to date a ‘safeguarding failure’.

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Synod members to debate and vote on new safeguarding model for Church of England

Two so-called models for independent safeguarding will be presented to the Synod.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025

Members of General Synod try to stop opening speech by archbishop of York

Attempt made to block opening address by under fire Stephen Cottrell, who admits that he has ‘made mistakes’

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

Archbishop of York admits mistakes as he survives bid to stop his Synod speech

A member of the Church’s parliament said his motion was ‘about sending a message to the nation and the Church’.

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025

Challenging times for Church, says Archbishop as he notes abuse victims’ anger

Monday is the first day of five days of Synod debate and various votes on issues including safeguarding at Church House in London.

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

Church in crisis as Bishop hits out at Archbishop of York’s ‘abhorrent’ behaviour

Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley previously called for the Church’s current temporary leader to resign

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