Category - john sentamu

Sentamu attacks Woolas' comments on asylum

staff writers — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:40:50 +0000

The Archbishop of York has joined other church leaders and criticised recent comments by Government minister Phil Woolas. Dr John Sentamu said recent comments by Mr Woolas were wrong.

Evangelicals back churches' campaigns in support of migrants

staff writers — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:58:34 +0000

The Archbishop of York will give the Evangelical Alliance’s annual Temple Address tonight, calling on the churches to support migrants and launching the ‘Don’t be a Stranger’ campaign and photographic exhibition.

Archbishops say extreme capitalism has become a new creed

staff writers — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:28:10 +0000

The Anglican archbishops of York and Canterbury have attacked short term action, greed, manipulation and the modern worship of money, in commenting on recent events that have worsened the global credit crunch.

Church openness needed on welfare issues

Press Office — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:10:51 +0000

Responding to a recent speech by Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu on the role of faith groups in social welfare provision, Simon Barrow, co-director of the religion and society think-tank Ekklesi

Sentamu praises community work by faith groups and dismisses critics

staff writers — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:30:27 +0000

The Archbishop of York has called on the Government to give fuller recognition to the work carried out by faith groups in delivering social services and has dismissed those concerned about equalities and other issues.

Sentamu defends Williams and urges action on knife crime

staff writers — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:11:57 +0000

Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu has defended Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams from attacks by Anglican hardliners and has urged the Church of England to reach out to young people involved in knife crime.

Tributes pour in for murdered anti-gun campaigner

staff writers — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:39:25 +0000

Church leaders and anti-gun charities have paid tribute to Ms Pat Regan, a mother who became a prominent campaigner against violence after she lost her son in what was dubbed 'an underworld style shooting' in 2002.

Archbishop's 'leap of faith'

agency reporter — Tue, 27 May 2008 06:18:43 +0000

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, will jump out of an aeroplane today to raise money for the families of soldiers killed or injured in Afghanistan. The Archbishop was one of the most prominent opponents of the war in Iraq.

C of E Archbishops make joint plea on Zimbabwe

agency reporter — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:43:06 +0000

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.

Lent campaign aims to promote neighbourliness on and off-line

staff writers — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:34:33 +0000

The Anglican Archbishops of Canterbury and York, Dr Rowan Williams and Dr John Sentamu, are calling for ‘good neighbours’ - online and offline - to try out daily suggestions to help create a better and safer world this Lent.