The Archbishop of Canterbury today called on American Anglicans to block the appointment of a lesbian bishop.

Dr Rowan Williams warned that the selection of a new homosexual bishop could push the divided Anglicans over the edge into full-blown schism.

The Archbishop spoke out after leaders of the Church of England's sister church in Los Angeles chose 55-year-old Reverend Mary Glasspool as an assistant bishop.

He said the choice raised 'serious questions' and warned it was a threat to the 'bonds' that tie 77million Anglicans together.

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1. azusa wrote: Six years too late. December 7, 5:20 pm | [comment link]

2. RalphM wrote: Note to Rowan: When the water is upto the gunwales the ship is lost…. December 7, 6:00 pm | [comment link]

3. Br. Michael wrote: The headline can’t be right.  The ABC gave up the fight years ago.  1 and 2 are exactly correct. December 7, 7:00 pm | [comment link]

4. Already left wrote: This is really funny. The ABC wants Americans to do what he won’t? Wow, what nerve. December 7, 7:47 pm | [comment link]

5. Br_er Rabbit wrote: The Mail wins the “Spin of the Day” award. They’re looking at the same statement we are, and have come up with a quite creative spin on it. It would be plausible, too, if you’ve just spent the last seven years in a cave. December 7, 7:54 pm | [comment link]

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