Anglicans who oppose gay bishops meet in Jerusalem

Jerusalem (ENI). More than 1000 senior leaders of the Anglican Communion, including about 280 bishops from Africa, Latin America and Asia, who oppose the ordination of homosexuals are preparing for a summit meeting in Jerusalem. Many of the church leaders attending the 22-29 June meeting are from the global South, and have said they will boycott the next 10-yearly Lambeth Conference in England due to begin on 16 July. One of the root causes of the disagreement is a long running controversy relating to same-sex blessings and the consecration of a gay bishop in the United States. [564 words, ENI-08-0489]

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