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6 Apr 2010

Bishop calls for election which protects the vulnerable

The Bishop of Ripon and Leeds has called for policies from the parties contesting the general election, which promote fairness and support for those most in need.
17 Mar 2010

Bishops check if they are allowed to vote in general elections

It seems a little strange if they haven't found out before now, but yesterday the Government confirmed that bishops can vote in general elections.
24 Jun 2008

MOD urged to end 'hypocrisy' over failure to shop local

Church leaders are to call on the Ministry of Defence to support the struggling farming industry by buying British food for its soldiers, rather than cheaper, intensively farmed, foreign food, following a debate held this weekend at Ripon Cathedral.
13 May 2007

Bishop apologises for use of the Bible to justify slavery

The Anglican Bishop of Ripon and Leeds has apologized for the way Christians misused the Bible 200 years ago to justify slavery. In a parliamentary speech he called for more action against its modern manifestations.
4 Apr 2007

Risk-taking is 'part of the job', Bishop tells clergy after recent killing

The Bishop of Ripon and Leeds will call clergy tomorrow to renew their commitment to 'insecurity and risk', and tell them that risk-taking is part of their job.