Anglican reactions, III: African resistance

October 23, 2009

Kenya's Archbishop Eliud Wabukala became the first of Africa's Anglican leaders to give definitive response to the Pope's invitation, rejecting the idea of union with Rome. Like many of Africa's Anglican prelates, Archbishop Wabukala considers himself a Protestant; he reminded a reporter: "The Protestant family understands faith in different ways, for example, the idea of the Eucharist, the Lord's Supper, the interpretation of ministry."

In Uganda another Anglican leader, Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi, offered the observation that while conservative Anglicans in the Western world have become alienated from their more liberal co-religionists, those in Africa still fit comfortably into the mainstream of their local Anglican churches, and may see no compelling reason for a change.

 

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Further information:

• Kenya Anglicans reject Pope offer (BBC)