Sunday, July 06, 2003

Gay priest rejects bishop post

Canon Jeffrey John says he is now celibate
(From the BBC) Gay priest Canon Jeffrey John has said he will not take up the post of Bishop of Reading.
It follows weeks of bitter argument within the Anglican Church about whether or not he should be allowed to hold the position, because of his sexuality.

Dr John said he made the decision because of the "damage" his consecration might cause to the "unity of the Church".

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