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The Archbishop of York has confirmed he is receiving treatment for a locally advanced form of prostate cancer.

Dr John Sentamu, 63, said he had undergone surgery at St James' Hospital in Leeds earlier.

The second most senior cleric in the Church of England said he would be "out of action" for some time.

Dr Sentamu, who became the 97th Archbishop of York in 2005, thanked his surgeon and hospital staff for their care.

He said: "I am thankful and grateful for Mr Bill Cross, and his surgical team at St James' Hospital Leeds, who today operated on me for a locally advanced cancer of the prostate. I am also grateful to the nursing staff who are caring from me.

"I am thankful, too, for all of you who regularly pray for me and support me, especially my staff at Bishopthorpe Palace.

"I will be out of action for some time, and will continue to value your prayers. I look forward to resuming my ministry as soon as possible."

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