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- Christmas Sermon by Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, in York Minster
- Principal to be appointed for new Archbishop Sentamu Academy, Hull
- Archbishop calls for country to pray, march and protest against Mugabe
- Statement on the release of Gillian Gibbons
- Archbishop Criticises "Unhealthy Seam of Rampant Individualism" of Human Fertilisation Proposals
- Archbishop dedicates new Emmaus window
- Archbishop visits St. Leonard's Hospice
- Archbishop of York reminds us that slavery still persists
- Archbishop of York awarded 'Yorkshire Man of the Year'
- The Archbishop of York opens new centre to tackle gun crime and gang culture
- Archbishop of York presents Slave Vase to Speaker of the House of Lords and House of Commons
- Archbishop to Address leading African Clerics
- Archbishop responds to Prime Minister on Zimbabwe
- Archbishop breaks first ground for new CE secondary school in York
- Archbishop of York thanks Lord Chancellor for setting up the Stephen Lawrence Judicial Inquiry
- Why do young people with little sense of the value of life become embroiled in gun crime
- The current malaise in our society
- Archbishop urges MPs to "Do nothing to change their lives" this summer (except to read a 100 minute bible)
- Arun Arora responds to The Revd. Canon David Anderson
- Archbishop Welcomes Prime Minister's "Global Lead" on Millennium Development Goals
- Archbishop issues call for donations to flood disaster relief fund
- Archbishop of York visits Family Fund
- Archbishop appeals for funds for flood hit farmers
- Prayer and action for the flooded: Archbishop sees flood aftermath in Hull
- Free at last, Free at last
- Archbishop responds to Prime Minister's statement
- Minster Man becomes York City's patron
- Full Sutton prison welcomes the Archbishop of York
- Honorary Canons of Worcester Cathedral Appointed
- Archbishop to ordain 14 deacons on 1st July
- Archbishop appeals for life-changing Mercy Ships service
- Archbishop's prayers for Alan Johnston
- Purple Power joins Race for Life campaign
- Press call notice
- Flying visit to RAF Linton-on-Ouse for Archbishop of York
- A very special day for Stamford Bridge - Archbishop confirms 15
- Al-Jazeera appeal for Alan Johnston
- Archbishop's statement on Tony Blair's resignation
- Archbishop's call for voters to turn against apathy and hate
- Archbishop to Hold Vigil for Missing BBC Journalist
- Archbishop baptises 21 as united churches share baptismal water
- Archbishops' challenge to consider the lessons of the slave trade's legacies
- Archbishop installed as chancellor of York St John University
- Archbishop completes York Diocese journey
- Archbishop to be installed as first Chancellor of York St John University
- Archbishop joins centenary celebration for one hundred years of thriving Mothers' Union branch in Haxby and Wigginton
- Archbishop to lead Oxford University Mission
- Sexual orientation regulations: letter from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to the Prime Minister
- Archbishops back Lent texting - str8 2 ur fone
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Archbishop welcomes BA policy review
Friday 19 January 2007
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, responded to the announcement made by British Airways on Friday January 19th allowing Christian workers to wear Crosses
"Praise the Lord! I am grateful that BA has finally shown grace and magnanimity in this change of policy so as to enable their Christian employees to display their commitment to their faith.
"I welcome the efforts made by BA to allow the wearing of the Cross by those Christian employees who wish to do so.
"Nadia Eweida's courage and commitment to her Lord is a challenge to us all that love and loyalty to Christ conquers in the end."
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