John Sentamu: Hand-laying for traditionalist bishop is for 'prayer not politics'

The controversial arrangements surrounding the consecration of a traditionalist bishop are for "prayer not politics", the Archbishop of York has said today.

In a statement explaining why most bishops at the consecration at York Minster of Father Philip North will not lay hands on the candidate, Dr John Sentamu said: "It is in the nature of these arrangements, enshrined in the declaration and principles, that they involve accommodating within one Church people with convictions that vary widely. If this accommodation is to work it requires a degree of gracious restraint and accommodation on all sides." Keep reading

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