Bishops' outcry prompts same-sex marriage U-turn
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Justin Welby was responding to strong criticism from dozens of progressive bishops who described the motion as outdated
The Archbishop of Canterbury has withdrawn a motion asking Anglican bishops around the world to oppose same-sex marriage.
Justin Welby was responding to strong criticism from dozens of progressive bishops who described the motion as outdated.
They are among 650 bishops gathered at Canterbury for the first Lambeth Conference in 14 years.
Homosexuality is a deeply divisive issue among Anglicans, and socially conservative Church leaders from Nigeria, Rwanda, and Uganda have boycotted the meeting in southern England over the gay marriage issue.
The Lambeth conference is expected to include discussion on topics, such as climate change, poverty, and peace.
