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16 Apr 2012

York to host ecumenical climate change service and workshops

The Archbishop of York, the Catholic Bishop of Middlesbrough and the Methodist Chair of the York & Hull District are to lead a service at York Minster on climate change.
8 Apr 2011

Debating cuts is a 'waste of time', says Tory councillor

A Conservative councillor has been accused of insulting his own constituents after describing a debate on local cuts as a “complete waste of time”.
25 Apr 2008

C of E Archbishops make joint plea on Zimbabwe

The Anglican Archbishops of Canterbury and York have issued a joint statement in support of the strong voice of fellow Christians in Zimbabwe, as the country's post-election crisis appears to be worsening.
23 Feb 2008

Archbishops visit immigration detention centre

As questions about the fairness of UK migration policy once more come into the spotlight, the Anglican archbishops of Canterbury and York have been visiting the Oakington Immigration Detention Centre as part of a trip to Cambridge.
17 Mar 2007

Slavery has not yet been abolished, say archbishops

Archbishops Rowan Williams and John Sentamu have taken their message about slavery to YouTube. But are events to mark abolition of the transatlantic trade ignoring the key role of black people in its demise?