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Church of England OKs Gay Bishops (If Celibate!)

By Jason St. Amand | Wednesday Jan 9, 2013
The Church of England announced new rules that allows gay clergy who are in civil partnerships to become bishops - as long as they remain celibate.

Member of Panel to Appoint Anglican Head Challenged Over ’Gays Can Change’ Stance

By Jason St. Amand | Tuesday Apr 10, 2012
Glynn Harrison, a member of the Church of England’s committee that will recommend a new Archbishop of Canterbury and the church’s head, has adamantly maintained that he believes gays can change their sexual orientation.

British Christian Leaders Stand Against Same-Sex Marriage

By Jason St. Amand | Wednesday Feb 22, 2012
Catholic religious leaders and the Church of England are working with the Coalition for Marriage to stop a legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage in England.

British bishops in defection talks with Vatican

By Raphael G. Satter | Monday May 3, 2010
Three Church of England bishops traveled to Rome last week for talks with Vatican officials about joining the Catholic Church, according to two of the bishops involved.

Archbishop of Canterbury, Pope to Meet in Wake of Catholic Invitation to Anti-Gay Anglicans

By Nicole Winfield | Thursday Nov 19, 2009
The Archbishop of Canterbury sought Thursday to downplay the implications of the Vatican’s unprecedented invitation for Anglicans to join the Catholic Church as he arrived in Rome for his first talks with the pope on the new policy.

U.K. Vicar Gets 14 Years for Rape of Boys

By Kilian Melloy | Monday Oct 19, 2009
A British vicar found guilty in the rape of two boys has been given a 14 year jail sentence.
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