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Episcopal lesbian bishop calls election liberating

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:26:38 +0000

(New York)The lesbian priest who was elected assistant bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles said Tuesday that she was upset by claims that her role in the church is divisive.

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Vatican to decide each case of Anglican priests

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:30:29 +0000

(Vatican City) The Vatican said Saturday that married Anglican priests will be admitted to the Catholic priesthood on a case-by-case basis as Rome makes it easier for disillusioned conservative(...)

Vatican: pope to meet Anglican chief

Jennifer Vanasco — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:00:33 +0000

(Vatcican City) The Vatican says Pope Benedict XVI will meet with the Archbishop of Canterbury next month in the leaders’ first encounter since the Catholic church moved to make it easier for(...)

Conservative Anglican leaders urge change

Jennifer Vanasco — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:28:57 +0000

(London) A conservative group of Anglican bishops are pushing for change in their own churches rather than suggesting the faithful turn to Rome.

The Global South alliance, made up of(...)

New Vatican plan lets Anglicans convert easier

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:03:10 +0000

(Vatican City) The Vatican announced a stunning decision Tuesday to make it easier for Anglicans to convert, reaching out to those who are disaffected by the election of women and gay bishops to(...)

Meeting considers future of SC Episcopal diocese

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:00:23 +0000

Episcopalians in the Diocese of South Carolina will consider resolutions this week to distance the diocese from the national Episcopal Church because of its positions on same-sex marriage and ordination of gays.

Calif church gives up property after diocese split

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:05:18 +0000

(Los Angeles) A conservative Los Angeles-area church that broke away from the Episcopal Church over theological differences and the consecration of a gay bishop is giving up its property.

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Episcopalians: Bishops can bless same-sex unions

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:20:58 +0000

(Anaheim, Calif.) Episcopalians on Friday authorized bishops to bless same-sex unions and research an official prayer for the ceremonies, capping a meeting that moved the church closer to(...)

Episcopals to debate gay marriage, consecration of gay bishops

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:31:02 +0000

(Anaheim, Calif.) The Episcopal Church’s national convention will take up whether the church will approve religious ceremonies for same-sex couples and whether gay bishops should be consecrated,(...)

Gay bishop rejoices in NH’s gay marriage vote

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:03:05 +0000

(Concord, NH) It was tough enough to get New Hampshire’s lawmakers and governor to approve gay marriage, but Episcopal Bishop V. Gene Robinson says there’s an even tougher job ahead: getting(...)