Article: Archbishop tries to calm the storm over choice of gay bishop; Opponents' concerns must be 'fully addressed', says Dr Williams.

Byline: STEVE DOUGHTY

THE Archbishop of Canterbury yesterday opened the door for a rethink on the appointment of a gay Church of England bishop.

Dr Rowan Williams said objections to making Canon Jeffrey John the Bishop of Reading 'must be addressed and considered fully.' The Archbishop stressed that the decision was one for the Bishop of Oxford, Dr Richard Harries, and his diocese, and said he had no personal objectionsto the appointment. But in a letter to all Church of England bishops, Dr Williams said: 'Confidence in the ability of a new bishop to minister to those in his pastoral care is a centrally important matter, and it is clear that serious questions remain in ...

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