US Episcopal Head Calls for Restraint in Anglican Gay Dispute
Controversial Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church USA (ECUSA), Katharine Jefferts Schori, has pleaded for patience from her Church, and urged them to refrain from ordaining gay bishops or blessing same-sex unions.
by Daniel Blake
Posted: Monday, March 12, 2007

Controversial Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church USA (ECUSA), Katharine Jefferts Schori, has pleaded for patience from her Church, and urged them to refrain from ordaining gay bishops or blessing same-sex unions.

Jefferts Schori explained to her Episcopal Church members that they must not make any drastic moves so that the Church would be able to contribute further to in the drafting of an Anglican covenant.

Speaking live from a webcast in New York, Jefferts Schori said, “If we want to be part of the writing of a covenant, we have some expectations before us.”

A studio audience, as well as an interactive audience through email and telephone, questioned Jefferts Schori during the hour-long event. the rest