Archbishop of Canterbury admits Anglican communion could split
December 09, 2014
The Archbishop of Canterbury has admitted the possibility that the worldwide Anglican communion could break apart because of disputes over the ordination of woman as bishops and the acceptances of homosexual unions.
“I think, realistically, we‘ve got to say that despite all efforts there is a possibility that we will not hold together, or not hold together for a while,” Dr. Justin Welby told the Times of London.
The Anglican leader made his candid assessment after concluding a tour of the province of the Anglican communion. The Church of England, the historical center of the Anglican world, recently voted to ordain women as bishops. But Anglican prelates in Africa, the fastest-growing province, adamantly reject both female bishops and the blessing of same-sex marriages.
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