Church of England May Appoint Gay Bishop

[davidinalameda]

In what could be a significant reversal for the Anglican Communion, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams (pictured), who opposed the appointment of a lesbian bishop in the U.S. Episcopal Church, may promote a gay priest to bishop.

The Associated Press cites newspaper reports, which indicate that “Williams is prepared to back the elevation of the Rev. Jeffrey John, who withdrew seven years ago from an appointment as a suffragan (assistant) bishop in the face of a heated controversy about his homosexuality. Williams' office will not comment.”

The person appointed bishop would represent the Southwark diocese in London. According to the AP, representatives met in secret early this week to choose two nominees, whom Prime Minister David Cameron will review before making a recommendation to Queen Elizabeth II, the final decider.


http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2010/07/06/Church_of_England_May_Appoint_Gay_Bishop/

[ZombieHorde]

1. Recommended. nt

[xchrom]

2. I'm hoping Rowan will do the right thing this time.

I think the church the of the southern hemisphere
may split - but we will survive and be better for it.