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Gay Cleric’s Secret “Marriage” Likely to Further Divide Anglicans

The Church of England homosexual cleric at the centre of a major furore in 2003 when he was elected as the Bishop of Reading, has secretly “married” another Anglican priest.

The Church of England homosexual cleric at the centre of a major furore in 2003 when he was elected as the Bishop of Reading, has secretly “married” another Anglican priest.

The Very Rev Jeffrey John, who is the current Dean of St Albans, was made to step down as the Bishop of Reading in 2003 following an overwhelming outcry from Anglicans worldwide against his appointment.

Last week, the controversial cleric took part in a Civil Partnership ceremony at a local register office with Rev Grant Holmes, who is a hospital chaplain.

Although the move has been welcomed by gay rights campaigners, it is sure to further ignite the warring within the Anglican Communion over the issue of homosexuality in the Church.

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