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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Archbishop of York co-leads Jubilee Year pilgrimage through city
An ecumenical pilgrimage, to mark the Jubilee Year of 2025, took place in York on Wednesday (June 18). The walk was led by the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, and the Bishop of Middlesbrough, Terry Drainey, and saw pilgrims walk together from the shrine of St Margaret Clitherow to York Minster for an afternoon shared service. The late Pope Francis gave the 2025 Jubilee Year the theme of 'Pilgrims of Hope.' Archbishop Cottrell said: "When I met with the late Pope Francis, he encouraged us to walk together, work together, and pray together. "This opportunity to gather in York Minster is doing just that. "We are all part of the family of God - sisters and brothers on the Way. "It was a great joy to be present at Pope Leo's Installation Mass, and I was greatly encouraged when he expressed his commitment to seeking the reestablishment of full and visible communion among all those who profess the same faith in God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. "I look forward to this time of prayer, friendship, and shared witness as we build stronger bridges across our traditions." Bishop Terry Drainey said: "In this year when we mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, it is especially meaningful to stand alongside one another and profess together: 'This is our faith; this is the faith of the Church, and we are proud to profess it in Christ Jesus Our Lord. "'Amen.'" The service in the Minster included the renewal of baptismal promises, and drew on both Anglican and Catholic liturgies.
Telegraph
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Lord's Prayer ‘more recognised than famous Star Wars phrase'
The Lord's Prayer is more widely recognised than one of the most famous phrases from Star Wars, according to a poll. The survey of 2,000 adults, commissioned by the Church of England, also suggested that the prayer is better known than the national anthem and Shakespeare's 'To be, or not to be' line from Hamlet. It found that 80.3 per cent of respondents correctly identified 'Give us this day our daily bread' as being from the prayer, which is also known as the Our Father. The figure is just above the 79.9 per cent who recognised 'May the force be with you' as a recurring phrase in the Star Wars series of science fiction films. Meanwhile, a total of 89 per cent said they had heard of the Lord's Prayer, including 88 per cent of respondents who identified themselves as having no religion. The Archbishop of York, the Rt Rev Stephen Cottrell, said the findings suggested that the prayer continued to 'resonate with people of all faiths and none'. He said: 'These results reflect what we've been hearing across the north of England through our Faith In The North initiative, which invites people to explore the Lord's Prayer. 'In a world of shifting cultures and changing circumstances, the Lord's Prayer remains a steady guide – perhaps never more so than now.' The archbishop added: 'Lines like 'Give us this day our daily bread' speak powerfully to today's challenges, reminding us to seek sufficiency, not excess, and to consider what 'enough' truly means.' Researchers also found that 73 per cent of those polled recognised 'To be, or not to be' from Hamlet, while 63 per cent correctly matched the lines 'Happy and glorious, long to reign over us' to God Save the King. Around one in six identified 'Never in the field of human conflict, was so much owed by so many to so few' as being from Winston Churchill's wartime speech to MPs in 1940. More than half recognised 'You'll never walk alone' as a line from the song of the same name by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, as popularised by Gerry and the Pacemakers and Liverpool Football Club. The least well-known of the seven extracts presented to respondents was 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times' from Charles Dickens 's A Tale of Two Cities, which was only matched by 39 per cent. Polling firm Savanta carried out the survey between May 23 and 26 on behalf of the Church.
The Sun
06-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Brits recognise extract from the Lord's Prayer over famous line from Star Wars, reveals poll
AN extract from the Lord's Prayer is more recognisable than a famous line in Star Wars, according to a poll. More people also identified Jesus Christ 's ancient teaching than the national anthem. 3 Some 80.3 per cent knew ' Give us this day our daily bread ' is from the Lord's Prayer, also known as the 'Our Father'. It beat the 79.9 per cent recognising ' May the Force be with you ' from the Star Wars films. 'To be or not to be' from Shakespeare play Hamlet was identified by 73 per cent. Some 63 per cent matched 'happy and glorious, long to reign over us' with God Save The King in the Church of England's poll of 2,000-plus people. The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, said the findings suggest the prayer remains a "steady guide" and something which continues to "resonate with people of all faiths and none". Mr Cottrell is leading a "tour" of events at churches and cathedrals across the north of England as part of his Faith In The North initiative, with a focus on the prayer. He said: "These results reflect what we've been hearing across the north of England through our Faith In The North initiative, which invites people to explore the Lord's Prayer. "Lines like 'Give us this day our daily bread' speak powerfully to today's challenges, reminding us to seek sufficiency, not excess, and to consider what 'enough' truly means." Scottish Star Wars superfan's dream comes true after coming to rescue of show 3 WHAT ARE THE WORDS OF THE LORD'S PRAYER The contemporary Lord's Prayer reads as follows: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.
The Independent
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Accountant and Maori priest among group who will elect new archbishop of Canterbury as selection delay branded ‘staggering'
The lengthy wait for a new archbishop of Canterbury to lead the Church of England has been branded 'staggering' in comparison to the Catholic Church's speedy election of a new pope. Conservative MP Martin Vickers said there is a desperate need for a replacement for Justin Welby, who announced he would quit in November and formally stepped down in January. Technically, the King is head of the Church of England, but the person holding the role of archbishop of Canterbury is the most senior bishop and is the spiritual leader of the Church and the worldwide Anglican Communion. Speaking during a Westminster Hall debate on Tuesday, Mr Vickers referred to the election of the new Pope Leo XIV – who was announced on Thursday after a secret conclave meeting which lasted just over 24 hours, meaning the Catholic Church had a leader in place less than three weeks after the death of Pope Francis. Mr Vickers said: 'Perhaps the Catholic Church have got something to teach the Church of England in the speed that they appoint their head. 'We desperately need a head of the Church of England at this time, and that it takes a year to come up with a candidate is staggering.' His comments came as the Church of England revealed who would be responsible for selecting the new archbishop. The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, currently the most senior bishop in the Church, will be among the voting members alongside Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, the church's lead on the environment. Mr Cottrell has come under criticism for his handling of a historic case of sexual abuse involving priest David Tudor. He said he was 'deeply sorry' about the case, but said he had 'acted immediately' and faced down calls to resign. It had already been confirmed that the commission would be chaired by Lord Evans of Weardale – a former director-general of the MI5 security service. Candidates for the new archbishop must be at least 30 years old, and generally younger than 70. A nomination can only be made if it has received the support of at least two-thirds of the total number of CNC voting members in a secret ballot. The commission is expected to have its first meeting later this month, followed by at least two further meetings in July and September. Church members who will also have voting rights include a chartered accountant, a retired university lecturer, and a former law reporter. International members of the commission also include an industrial engineer and lay minister from Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Anglican archbishop of Jerusalem, and a Māori priest. It is expected there could be an announcement on a nomination for the 106th archbishop of Canterbury by autumn – a year after Mr Welby announced his resignation. He said in November 2024 that he was to stand down following failures in handling a Church abuse scandal involving barrister and Christian camp leader John Smyth – thought to be the most prolific abuser associated with the Church. More than 11,000 people took part in February and March in a public consultation for the next archbishop of Canterbury – aimed at giving people the chance to influence the future of leadership within the Church, by submitting both names and the qualities they think are required. Lord Evans said: 'Helping to choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury is both a great responsibility and a privilege. 'The Crown Nominations Commission understands the weight of this important decision and we pray for God's hand on the process. 'I thank those who have taken part in the public consultation across the country and the Anglican Communion, helping us to establish the gifts, skills and qualities required in the next Archbishop.'
Telegraph
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Church of England ‘can learn a lot from speedy Pope election'
Mr Vickers said: 'Perhaps the Catholic Church have got something to teach the Church of England in the speed that they appoint their head. 'We desperately need a head of the Church of England at this time, and that it takes a year to come up with a candidate is staggering.' His comments came as the Church of England announced the central members and Anglican Communion representatives of the Canterbury Crown Nominations Commission (CNC). The CNC is the body charged with nominating the new archbishop. Its membership was expected to be known in March, but there appear to have been delays in the selection of representatives from the diocese of Canterbury. On Tuesday, the Church confirmed the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell – currently the most senior bishop in the Church – will be among the voting members, alongside Graham Usher, the Bishop of Norwich. It had already been confirmed that the commission would be chaired by Lord Evans of Weardale – a former director-general of the MI5 security service. Candidates for the new archbishop have to be at least 30 years old, and are generally younger than 70. A nomination cannot be made unless it has the support of two-thirds of the total number of CNC voting members in a secret ballot. 'We pray for God's hand' The commission is expected to have its first meeting later this month. At least two further meetings will follow in July and September. It is expected there could be an announcement on a nomination for the 106th archbishop of Canterbury by autumn – a year after Mr Welby announced his resignation. He said on Nov 12 2024 that he was to stand down following failures in handling an abuse scandal involving barrister and Christian camp leader John Smyth – thought to be the most prolific abuser associated with the Church. More than 11,000 people took part in February and March in a public consultation for the next archbishop of Canterbury – aimed at giving people the chance to influence the future of leadership within the Church, by submitting both names and the qualities they think are required. Lord Evans said: 'Helping to choose the next archbishop of Canterbury is both a great responsibility and a privilege. 'The Crown Nominations Commission understands the weight of this important decision and we pray for God's hand on the process. 'I thank those who have taken part in the public consultation across the country and the Anglican Communion, helping us to establish the gifts, skills and qualities required in the next archbishop.'
