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We think disunity is normal but it is a disgrace, says archbishop

In his presidential address to the church’s parliament the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, called for unity and more focus on the word ‘our’.

The Independent UK

Illegal migration bill is ‘cruelty without purpose’, says Archbishop of York

Jewish leaders join Stephen Cottrell in urging government not to penalise ‘world’s most vulnerable’ as charities and businesses voice horror in open letter

The Guardian - UK

Church of England OKs blessings for same-sex couples, but it still won't marry them

Same-sex couples still can't marry in the church, but clergy can now choose to confer blessings on a civil marriage or partnership. The decision came after a vigorous debate.

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Same-sex blessings a ‘moment of hope’ for Church but divisions still ‘run deep’

The Bishop of London said he recognised the change ‘does not go nearly far enough for many but too far for others’.

The Independent UK

‘Church part of the problem’ in discrimination against Gypsy and Roma community

Lord Boateng told the Church of England National Education Conference that Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people are England’s ‘least-liked group’.

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on the C of E and same-sex marriage: kicking the can down the road

Editorial: The move towards blessings for civil unions is a step forward. But next month’s General Synod will be fraught

The Guardian - UK

Archbishops call for checks to prevent social care profiteering

Stephen Cottrell and Justin Welby launch sweeping plan to reform how vulnerable people are looked after

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C of E leaders call for tax rises to fund NHS-style social care system

Archbishops of Canterbury and York say ‘national care covenant’ needed with stronger role for state

The Guardian - UK

Justin Welby ‘joyful’ at C of E switch but will not bless same-sex civil marriages

Archbishop of Canterbury’s position differs from that of archbishop of York, who says he will offer personal blessings

The Guardian - UK

Church of England bishops refuse to back same-sex marriages

Bishops of the Church of England said Wednesday they will continue to refuse to perform same-sex marriages, reaffirming that “holy matrimony is between one man and one woman for life.”

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Census: Less than half of England and Wales population identifies as Christian

The percentage of people saying they had no religion jumped from 25.2% in 2011 to over a third in 2021 (37.2%).

The Independent UK

King Charles III unsuccessfully targeted by egg-throwing protester during York visit

King Charles III and and wife Camilla, the queen consort, were the targets Wednesday of an egg-throwing protester in York, where they were meeting with local dignitaries amid well-wishers during a traditional visit.

Los Angeles Times

UK not ‘doing its bit’ for refugees, says archbishop amid Rwanda plan criticism

The Most Rev Stephen Cottrell raised his concerns in Parliament.

The Independent UK

New pay rates announced for voluntary ‘real living wage’

Hourly rates are rising by £1 to £10.90 across the UK and by 90p to £11.95 in London, both higher than the statutory minimum.

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Archbishop of York ‘healed’ Queen’s Bentley

The senior clergyman recounts how the monarch’s vehicle fired up after he performed ‘a large sign of the cross’, earning royal praise.

The Guardian - UK

Queen’s absence strikes symbolic note as royals gather at jubilee service

Charles stands in for his mother at St Paul’s Cathedral in ceremony that pays tribute to her seven-decade reign

The Guardian - UK

Tributes paid to absent Queen at jubilee service of thanksgiving

Archbishop of York says monarch is ‘still in the saddle and we are all glad there is still more to come’

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Aintree joke has Princess Anne raising her eyebrows during Jubilee service

Zara and Mike Tindall smirked while Sophie, Countess of Wessex let out a small giggle

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Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Full sermon for the national service of thanksgiving

The full sermon delivered by the Archbishop of York, the Most Rev Stephen Cottrell

The Independent UK

Queen thanked by Archbishop for ‘staying the course’

The Archbishop of York delivered a sermon at the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.

The Guardian - UK

Royals gather at St Paul’s for Queen’s jubilee service of thanksgiving

Prince of Wales standing in for his mother after she experienced ‘some discomfort’ during Thursday’s events

The Guardian - UK

Queen’s platinum jubilee 2022: Queen to miss Epsom derby as royals attend St Paul’s service in her absence – as it happened

Latest updates: Buckingham Palace announces monarch will miss her favourite horse race due to mobility problems

The Independent UK

Royal family to attend service without Queen Elizabeth II

Members of Britain’s royal family plan to attend a church service honoring Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne

The Independent UK

St Paul’s jubilee service a ‘slightly terrifying gig’, says Archbishop of York

Archbishop Stephen Cottrell said he is sad the Queen is unable to be at the cathedral in person.

Wales Online

Archbishop of Canterbury out of Jubilee service with Covid and pneumonia

Archbishop of York, the Most Revd Stephen Cottrell, will preach the St Paul’s sermon on Friday instead

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