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Pope Francis discusses ‘world full of hope and kindness’ in BBC Radio 4 message

The head of the Catholic Church wished listeners ‘peace, fellowship and gratitude’ in the new year as he gave the Thought for the Day on Saturday.

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Archbishop of York’s Christmas Day sermon 'empty words', Bishop of Newcastle says

Stephen Cottrell said the Church should ‘kneel in penitence’ during his sermon at York Minster.

Evening Standard

Archbishop of York’s Christmas Day sermon ’empty words’, Bishop of Newcastle says

Stephen Cottrell said the Church should ‘kneel in penitence’ during his sermon at York Minster.

The Independent UK

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Who is Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell?

Mr Cottrell will take on many of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions from January 6.

The Independent UK

Archbishop of York’s Christmas Day sermon ‘empty words’, Bishop of Newcastle says

Archbishop of York used his Christmas sermon to say the Church of England must ‘be changed’ following a turbulent year for their senior leadership

The Independent UK

Church must 'kneel in penitence', Archbishop of York to say in Christmas sermon

Sermons were being delivered across the Church of England at a tumultuous time for the institution.

Evening Standard

Church must ‘kneel in penitence’, Archbishop of York says in Christmas sermon

Sermons were being delivered across the Church of England at a tumultuous time for the institution.

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On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis Launches Holy Jubilee Year

Pope Francis opened the "Holy Door" of St Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve on Tuesday, launching the Jubilee year of Catholic celebrations set to draw more than 30 million pilgrims to Rome.

International Business Times

Bethlehem Marks Somber Christmas Under Shadow Of War

Hundreds of people gathered at the Church of the Nativity in the holy city of Bethlehem on Tuesday to mark another solemn Christmas overshadowed by the war in Gaza.

International Business Times

The real war on Christmas 400 years ago

With the Protestant Reformation came a broad critique of Christmas celebrations as an idolatrous practice

Salon

Kate Middleton, Queen Camilla twin in forest green Christmas coats 2024: What the Princess of Wales wore to Sandringham

What is Catherine, Princess of Wales wearing for Christmas Day 2024? Plus, look back at her previous Sandringham appearances as a royal

Evening Standard

The real medieval 12 Days of Christmas

After a long fast, Medieval Christendom typically celebrated the holiday with many days of raucous festivities

Salon

Victim calls Archbishop of York’s response to abuse case 'insulting'

The woman called for Stephen Cottrell to step down, saying the Church of England ‘deserves better’

Evening Standard

Victim calls Archbishop of York’s response to abuse case ‘insulting’

The woman called for Stephen Cottrell to step down, saying the Church of England ‘deserves better’.

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Evening Standard

Archbishop of York admits abuse case ‘could have been handled differently’

Pressure on Stephen Cottrell has intensified after it emerged abuser David Tudor twice had his contract renewed.

Evening Standard

Case of abuser priest could have been handled differently – Archbishop of York

According to a fresh BBC investigation, David Tudor’s contract as area dean in Essex was renewed in both 2013 and 2018.

Evening Standard

Children’s charity rejects Christmas donation from Archbishop Justin Welby

The Children’s Society said it is committed to supporting survivors of abuse and accepting the donation would not be consistent with its principles.

Evening Standard

Welby makes children’s charity donation and sends last Christmas card in role

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will step down from his role in early January over his handling of the John Smyth scandal.

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The Independent UK

Former archbishop of Canterbury George Carey quits as priest

It comes following an investigation into the Church of England’s handling of a sexual abuse case.

The Independent UK

Inevitable Church of England’s second-in-command will go, says abuse survivor

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell is due to take on many of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s functions when he quits on January 6.

The Independent UK

Archbishop of York ‘sorry’ he was not able to act sooner in sex abuse case

Stephen Cottrell is due to take on many of the soon-to-step-down Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions temporarily from early January.

Evening Standard

Under pressure Archbishop of York 'sorry' he was not able to act sooner in sex abuse case

Stephen Cottrell is due to take on many of the soon-to-step-down Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions temporarily from early January

The Independent UK

Archbishop of York ‘deeply sorry’ over handling of sex abuse case amid growing calls for him to resign

Stephen Cottrell, who is due to take on many of the soon-to-step-down Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions temporarily, has issued an apology over his handling of the case of banned priest David Tudor

Evening Standard

Archbishop of York faces calls to resign over handling of sex abuse case

Stephen Cottrell is due to take on many of the soon-to-step-down Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions temporarily from early next month

International Business Times

Francis Celebrates Mega-mass In First-ever Papal Visit To Corsica

Pope Francis celebrated mass Sunday before a congregation of thousands in Corsica, a stronghold of the Catholic faith, the first-ever trip by a pontiff to the French Mediterranean island.

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