Anglicans in crisis talks after vote rejects women bishops

Anglicans in crisis talks after vote rejects women bishops

21 Nov 2012 13:30 - Sapa-AFP
The Church of England held an emergency session after a vote against the appointment of women bishops exposed divisions in the Anglican communion.

Archbishop panel member believes gay people can 'change'

10 Apr 2012 14:49 - Staff Reporter
A leading member of the Church of England who believes gay people can be counselled to suppress their sexuality is helping select the next archbishop.
Clerical celibacy not so gay

Clerical celibacy not so gay

27 Jan 2012 13:54 - Staff Reporter
Compulsory clerical celibacy rubbished by Christians outside the Catholic church.
Church of England closed to same-sex weddings

Church of England closed to same-sex weddings

03 Dec 2011 18:40 - Staff Reporter
The Church of England will not allow same-sex civil partnership ceremonies on its premises without the express permission of its general assembly.

Quarter of world's Anglicans boycott conference

16 Jul 2008 11:35 - Paul Majendie
A quarter of the world's Anglican bishops boycotted on Wednesday a once-in-a- decade gathering of church leaders in a row over gay clergy.

Church of England faces split over women bishops

08 Jul 2008 11:46 - Staff Reporter
The Church of England was facing a serious split on Tuesday after its ruling General Synod voted to allow women bishops.

Africa won't join church split

06 Jul 2008 00:00 - Staff Reporter
The Anglican Church in Southern Africa is unlikely to join the split from the mainstream church.