The House of Deputies have concurred with the House of Bishops in adopting a resolution that asks bishops and Standing Committees to refrain from consenting to the consecration of bishops whose "manner of life" is a problem for the wider communion. ENS has the story.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued a statement that is cautious. In the statement, Archbishop Williams indicates that it is not clear whether or not the Episcopal Church has adequately responded to the requests in the Windsor Report.
It is not yet clear how far the resolutions passed this week and today represent the adoption by the Episcopal Church of all the proposals set out in the Windsor Report. The wider Communion will therefore need to reflect carefully on the significance of what has been decided before we respond more fully.
Here is the full text of the Archbishop of Canterbury's statement.
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