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Monday Watercooler: Congress might leave DADT alone in lame duck session

James Withers — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:32:11 +0000

Gates says repeal DADT. Congress yawns. Looks like the Democrats will leave “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” alone in this lame duck session. Sens. Carl Levin of Michigan and John McCain of Arizona,(...)

Episcopal church approves 2nd gay bishop

Jennifer Vanasco — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:55:50 +0000

(Los Angeles) The Episcopal Church has approved the election of a lesbian assistant bishop in the Diocese of Los Angeles, making her the second openly gay bishop in the Anglican global(...)

Gay clergy eligible for all Episcopal ministry

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:20:54 +0000

(New York) Episcopalians declared gays and lesbians eligible for “any ordained ministry” Tuesday, a vote expected to upset world Anglican leaders who had sought a clear moratorium on(...)

Anti-gay bishop withdraws name

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:05:43 +0000

(Vienna) An Austrian priest who has been quoted as calling Hurricane Katrina God’s punishment for sin in New Orleans has withdrawn his nomination to become auxiliary bishop, saying he had(...)

Anglicans seek to extend moratorium on gay bishops

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:06:27 +0000

(Alexandria, Egypt) Anglican world leaders urged their churches Thursday to maintain a 5-year-old moratorium on consecrating another openly gay bishop and developing prayers for same-sex unions,(...)

Video/ Bishop deposed

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:39:25 +0000

Breakaway Episcopal bishop ousted

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:06:35 +0000

(New York City) Episcopal Bishop Robert Duncan of Pittsburgh, whose diocese is moving toward splitting from the national church, was ousted from ministry Thursday by his fellow bishops.

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Calif. Episcopal bishops oppose gay marriage ban

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:29:54 +0000

(San Francisco, Calif.) California’s six Episcopal bishops issued a statement Wednesday opposing Proposition 8, a proposed amendment to the state constitution which would ban same-sex(...)

Despite moratorium, UK may soon have first gay bishop

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:19:28 +0000

(London) An openly gay clergyman, who missed out for a post of bishop in England, is reportedly under consideration for a similar job in Wales, despite a call for a moratorium on elevating gays(...)