Jeffrey John

What Jeffrey John’s rejection says about unity in the Anglican Communion

By Catherine Pepinster — April 17, 2017
LONDON (RNS) John has been rejected as a candidate for bishop a remarkable seven times. It is more than a personal blow. It is about the worldwide Anglican Communion's lingering division over homosexuality.

Church of England OK’s (celibate) gay bishops

By Trevor Grundy — January 4, 2013
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The Church of England on Friday (Jan. 4) confirmed that it has dropped its prohibition on gay clergy in civil partnerships becoming bishops -- but only if they agree to remain celibate. By Trevor Grundy.
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