“We are united in the Sacrament of Baptism but the communion we already have should become more visible, and one of the ways this could happen is through the mutual recognition of priestly ministries and eucharistic hospitality. I think this is the most important contribution that Pope Leo XIV could make to ecumenical dialogue during his pontificate”. With these words spoken to SIR, Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, who is leading the Anglican communion right now, expressed his expectations about the new Pope’s pontificate. “I realise it will take time before we can achieve such deeper communion but I have been widely encouraged by the words that the Holy Father said yesterday when he granted me audience along with leaders of other Churches and other religions. Actually, the Holy Father spoke of ‘re-establishing full and visible communion among all those who profess the same faith in God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit’”, the Archbishop of York went on. “And he also spoke of ‘steps’ we should take to achieve a deeper union. I really hope I can take part in the conversation we will have to have about what next steps we should take”. “A key issue, for us Anglicans, is also that of the role of the Petrine ministry within a more united Church, and I am sure all these issues are on the new Pope’s agenda, even if we cannot say yet what next step he is going to take”, the Archbishop of York ended.