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July 5, 2015

Anglican head expresses concern about Episcopal vote on gay marriage

Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury, England and spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion said the American church’s decision will cause distress for the wider Anglican community. He is pictured in this Feb. 20, 2014 photo.

CANTERBURY, England - Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, head of the Anglican Communion, has expressed deep concern about the stress that the Episcopal Church’s vote on gay marriage might cause to some in the 80 million-member worldwide Anglican Communion.

Published in International
December 10, 2014

Archbishop of Canterbury warns of possibility Anglican Church "will not hold together”

Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury, England, spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion, listens during a news conference at Lambeth Palace in London Feb, 20, 2014.

CANTERBURY, England - In a lengthy interview in The Times of London, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby predicted that the Anglican Communion might not hold together because of strong disagreements on the ordination of women as bishops and full rights for LGBT people.

Published in International