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"Show your support for our Armed Forces": Archbishop of York

"Show your support for our Armed Forces": Archbishop of York

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu has encouraged people to show their support for the men and women who serve in the Armed Forces. Armed Forces Day takes place on Saturday 25 June 2011.

24 June 2011

Overseas aid spend is "woefully short", says Archbishop of York

Overseas aid spend is "woefully short", says Archbishop of York

The Archbishop of York has said the UK's spending on overseas aid is "still woefully short of what is needed".

21 June 2011

Archbishop of York: "Rejoice in the royal wedding and wish them the best"

Archbishop of York: "Rejoice in the royal wedding and wish them the best"

“Rejoice in their wedding and wish them the best” urges Archbishop as the Royal Wedding of William and Kate approaches.

28 April 2011

Archbishop welcomes calls to make St George's Day a public holiday

Archbishop welcomes calls to make St George's Day a public holiday

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has welcomed calls made in the House of Commons today to make St George’s Day a national holiday.

06 April 2011

Archbishop of York welcomes Government opt in on EU trafficking directive

Archbishop of York welcomes Government opt in on EU trafficking directive

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, today welcomed the Government's decision to opt in on the EU Directive on Human Trafficking.

23 March 2011

Archbishop of York quizzes British Government on BBC World Service budget cuts

Archbishop of York quizzes British Government on BBC World Service budget cuts

The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, asked a written question in the House of Lords about the cuts to the BBC World Service, to which the Minister replied on 2 March.

07 March 2011

Archbishops of Canterbury and York strongly condemn murder of Pakistan Minorities Minister

Archbishops of Canterbury and York strongly condemn murder of Pakistan Minorities Minister

The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York have made a statement condemning the murder of Shahbaz Bhatti, Minorities Minister in Pakistan.

02 March 2011

"Fairtrade is not about charity, it is about justice" says Archbishop

"Fairtrade is not about charity, it is about justice" says Archbishop

'Fairtrade Fortnight' runs from 28th February-13th March and the Archbishop of York is calling for people to support it by organising events and buying Fairtrade produce.

28 February 2011

Archbishop Raises Concerns Over BBC World Service Cuts

Archbishop Raises Concerns Over BBC World Service Cuts

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, today raised concerns about the effect of cuts to the BBC World Service in a question to Government Ministers in the House of Lords.

16 February 2011

The Archbishop of York attends the Porvoo Communion in Finland

The Archbishop of York attends the Porvoo Communion in Finland

Climate change, diaspora congregations and the understanding of communion amidst the current economic crisis were among the topics discussed as the primates and presiding bishops in the met in Porvoo, Finland on October 12th– 13th 2009.

 

15 October 2009