Stephen Cottrell

Vatican calls for renewed evangelization with the publication of Venite ad me as inherited Christianity falters

The Vatican’s doctrinal office has called for a reordering of pastoral ministry around the proclamation of Jesus Christ, warning that churches can no longer assume baptism, childhood instruction and family tradition will produce believing adults. Published on 22 October, Venite ad me: Considerations on the...

Perth Anglicans vote in favour of a conversion therapy ban

A motion in support of a conversion ban bill for WA was passed by the Perth Anglican Synod on the weekend. The motion:• Affirms that all people are created in the image of God and that LGBTQIA+ people in our community belong in the Body...
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Evensong sermon – Service to celebrate 150 years of the Mothers’ Union

Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to...

York General Synod 2026 – Presidential Address

The Archbishop delivered the Presidential address to the meeting of the General Synod in York today....

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Easter Day sermon at York Minster

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Archbishop’s Presidential Address to York Diocesan Synod, 14 March 2026

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Archbishop of York’s statement following his being cleared of misconduct in the Tudor affair

Today, the President of Tribunals has published his determination following a CDM complaint brought...

Archbishop of York’s Christmas message 2025

Archbishop Stephen writes in today's Yorkshire Post on the eve of Christmas. I have been on the...

Archbishop’s Presidential Address to York Diocesan Synod, 29th November 2025

I know it’s not quite Advent, and it’s certainly strange behaviour since, actually, I...

Archbishop Cottrell on The Council of Nicaea

Archbishop Stephen article as published in To Vima special supplement edition. This edition includes many contributions...

Stephen Cottrell: Working together to end poverty

Archbishop Stephen has written in today's Yorkshire Post on the task of ending poverty.  One in...

Archbishop of York speech on justice and peace in Palestine and Israel

Reflecting on his recent visit to the region, the Archbishop of York delivered this...

Archbishop of York’s speech in the House of Lords debate on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

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Vatican calls for renewed evangelization with the publication of Venite ad me as inherited Christianity falters

The Vatican’s doctrinal office has called for a reordering of pastoral ministry around the...

Perth Anglicans vote in favour of a conversion therapy ban

A motion in support of a conversion ban bill for WA was passed by...

A message to The Episcopal Church from Executive Council: October 2026

Following its meeting Oct. 19 in New York City, The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council...

Church of Nigeria Calls for Calm, Respect for Due Process in Awka Diocese Matter

ABUJA, October 20, 2026 — The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has called on...