Archbishop of York meets the Pope

RELIGIOUS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, is visiting Rome this week for his first official visit to the Anglican Centre and the Vatican.

He will meet Vatican officials involved in evangelism, ecumenism and interfaith work.

He said that he hoped Christians of all denominations could be united in mission, service and proclamation of the gospel.

He has met Pope Francis and is due to speak at an event today (Wednesday) furthering ecumenical mission.