Church expected to back gay bishops, if they are celibate
27/06/2011
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ILGA-Europe
Original article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13833294
The Church of England is expected to confirm that openly gay clergy can be made bishops, if they are celibate.
Legal advice is due to be published as early as Monday saying homosexual clergy in civil partnerships can become bishops.
The move is in response to the Equality Act, which protects from discrimination on the grounds of sexuality.
A senior member of the Synod, Christina Rees, told BBC News the move would cause controversy.
The Church of England is expected to confirm that openly gay clergy can be made bishops, if they are celibate.
Legal advice is due to be published as early as Monday saying homosexual clergy in civil partnerships can become bishops.
The move is in response to the Equality Act, which protects from discrimination on the grounds of sexuality.
A senior member of the Synod, Christina Rees, told BBC News the move would cause controversy.
