It was all media hype launched by the far right: Welsh Anglicans unlikely to appoint gay man as bishop PinkNews.co.uk, UK

Posted on September 7, 2008
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The leaders of the Anglican Church in Wales have played down suggestions that a prominent gay man could be selected as the next Bishop of Bangor.

While the names under consideration are secret, a spokeswoman for the Church in Wales said that the electoral college would be advised by the bishops in Wales to respect the “moratorium on the consecration of bishops in same-sex partnerships.”

The ban on new gay bishops was requested by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, at the Lambeth Conference in August.

“The issue of homosexuality is one which is, sadly, threatening the unity of the worldwide Anglican Communion – of which the Church in Wales is a part – at the moment,” the Church spokeswoman said.

“In order to preserve that unity and prevent members leaving, the Archbishop of Canterbury has asked for a moratorium on the consecration of bishops in same-sex partnerships to allow time for differences to be discussed and, hopefully, resolved.

“The bishops of the Church in Wales respect this request and will discuss it with the electoral colleges concerned during the coming months.”

Welsh Anglicans unlikely to appoint gay man as bishop
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