New Bishop of Durham

The new Bishop of Durham says he plans to listen and learn in his first weeks and months in the role.

The Right Reverend Paul Butler was enthroned as the seventy fourth Bishop of Durham at a ceremony in the city's cathedral yesterday.

In his sermon, Bishop Paul repeated his aim to tackle what he called the 'scourge of poverty'.

He says another priority is to discover more about the North East and its people.

The new Bishop of Durham will lead his first Sunday service since his enthronement.

Paul Butler was formally welcomed into his new role at a ceremony at Durham Cathedral yesterday.

Today he will take a service at St Andrew's Church in Bishop Auckland.

The new Bishop of Durham has been enthroned in a ceremony at Durham Cathedral.

Paul Butler replaces Justin Welby who became Archbishop of Canterbury last year.

Bishop Paul says he's happy to now be able to get on with the job.

Watch Frances Read's report.

Watch the Right Reverend Paul Butler enter Durham Cathedral to begin his enthronement as the new Bishop of Durham

As the tradition goes, the new Bishop knocks on the cathedral doors before entering.

Members of the Diocese of Durham have started to gather at Durham Cathedral ahead of the inauguration of the new bishop.

Paul Butler is inaugurated as Bishop of Durham today. The service will be held this morning at Durham Cathedral.

He says it's great to "be able to get on with the job."

The new Bishop of Durham has arrived in the region ahead of his inauguration service in Durham Cathedral tomorrow.

The Right Reverend Paul Butler has received a traditional welcome to the diocese today.

But he's already made waves this week by suggesting that government reforms aren't helping those in need.

Watch Frances Read's report.