The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has undergone an operation for prostate cancer and is expected to take a lengthy break from his duties. The Most Rev Dr John Sentamu issued a statement after his operation on Thursday in which he thanked Bill Cross his surgical team at St James’ Hospital Leeds, who performed the operation on Thursday, and the nursing staff who are currently caring or him. “I will be out of action for some time, and will continue to value your prayers,” he said. “I look forward to resuming my ministry as soon as possible.” Doctors had found his cancer to be “locally advanced”, which means that it had begun to spread to the area surrounding the prostate. The Archbishop of Canterbury led well wishers from across the Church of England in sending messages of support and prayer to the 63 year-old.

Pray: for a speedy recovery for Dr John Sentamu and for the team that continues his work in York. (Ps.103:2-3)

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