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The first openly gay Episcopal bishop, Gene Robinson of New Hampshire, attended the meeting of US bishops in New Orleans. "No one's vision won," he said after yesterday's vote. (Judi Bottoni/Associated Press) |
Episcopal leaders act to avert a schism
Church vows restraint on more gay bishops
NEW ORLEANS - The Episcopal bishops of the United States, attempting to head off a schism over gay rights and biblical interpretation, yesterday promised to "exercise restraint" by not approving more gay bishops and not authorizing a formal ritual for blessing same-sex couples. (Full article: 1017 words)
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