THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH: The Church of England will be thrown into turmoil this summer following the decision of leading bishops to boycott a landmark Anglican summit in protest at the presence of pro-gay bishops.
In a move that marks a significant split in the established Church, at least three bishops, including the Rt Rev Michael Nazir-Ali, the Bishop of Rochester, will decline an invitation from Dr Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, to attend the Lambeth Conference.
Up to six more bishops are understood to be considering similar action because of Dr Williams's decision to allow controversial figures to be at the gathering of worldwide Anglican bishops, which meets only once in 10 years. Leading Anglican Bishops to Boycott Lambeth Conference over Gay Clergy >>> By Jonathan Wynne-Jones, Religious Affairs Correspondent | June 22, 2008
BBC:
Rival Meeting Deepens Anglican Rift >>> By Robert Pigott | June 22, 2008
THE GUARDIAN:
A Senior Anglican Archbishop Last Night Accused Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, of Apostasy >>> By Riazat Butt in Jerusalem | June 23, 2008
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