Senior Anglican bishop urges Lambeth Conference to tackle gay debate
The Bishop of Manchester has said it would be "odd" and "irresponsible" for the Anglican Communion to sweep the issue of gay clergy "under the carpet" at its landmark Lambeth Conference set to take place this year.
by Daniel Blake
Posted: Wednesday, January 2, 2008

A senior Church of England bishop has urged the Anglican Communion to face up to the controversial issue of homosexuality in the Church at this year’s landmark Lambeth Conference.

The Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Rev Nigel McCulloch, said it would be “odd” and “irresponsible” if there were no plans for a major public debate on the issue of gay clergy.

He suggested that the conference was sweeping the issue “under the carpet”, according to The Daily Telegraph. the rest