Archbishop of York to address Synod during ‘crisis’ for Church of England

The Church of England is gathering at a time of ‘unprecedented crisis’ at the first General Synod since the archbishop of Canterbury resigned.

The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell will address the Church of England General Synod on Monday — The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell will address the Church of England General Synod on Monday (Jonathan Brady/PA)

By Aine Fox, PA Social Affairs Correspondent

February 10, 2025 at 0:01am GMT

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