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 | | As Primate of England and Archbishop of the Province of York, which includes 14 dioceses in the northern half of England, Sentamu is responsible for the pastoral oversight of bishops and clergy in that province, as well as providing support to the Archbishop of Canterbury. |
 | | Sentamu will be a leading spokesman on behalf of the Church of England and one of the Presidents of the General Synod, the Church of England's main governing body, and the Archbishop's Council. |
 | | Furthermore, the newly appointed archbishop is expected to be a clear "focus of unity, a bridge-builder and reconciler in a diverse and multi-faith society," said Bishop Richard Frith of Hull, chair of the York Vacancy in See committee, during the November 30 ceremony. |
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