Episcopal bishops castigate Williams
By Julia Duin
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
April 13, 2007

Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is increasingly under attack these days from his own bishops.

Several American Episcopal bishops as well as the archbishop of the Anglican Church of Canada have -- in a rare show of public pique -- castigated the English prelate for his handling of the homosexuality issue.

And to date, Archbishop Williams has turned down a request for a meeting with some 140 American bishops, citing a crammed schedule, including an upcoming two-month sabbatical to write a book.

However, yesterday's London-based Guardian newspaper reported he plans to spend part of the sabbatical in the United States. His spokesman, Jonathan Jennings, refused comment about the sabbatical yesterday but said a meeting was still "under consideration."

"Hopefully," he added, "there will be an announcement before the end of the month." the rest