THE region's highest-ranking clergyman is heading for Rome later this month. The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, will be in the city from January 23 to 28 during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
The Archbishop has been invited to Rome by the director of the Anglican Centre, the Right Reverend John Flack During his visit he will meet with senior officials of the Roman Catholic Church, will celebrate the Eucharist in the Chapel of the Anglican Centre in Rome, and address an Ecumenical Service at the Lutheran Church.
Dr. Sentamu will also meet with the Community of Sant'Egidio (CORRECT) in Rome who care for the homeless and visit the St Paul's Refugee Centre at Rome's American Episcopal Church.
The Archbishop of York will also pray in the Chapel of Janani Luwum, the Ugandan Archbishop who was martyred for his faith during the persecutions of the dictator Idi Amin.
The Archbishop said: "I am looking forward immensely to my visit to Rome and the varied programme of ministry I shall undertake."
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