NORWAY. LUTHERAN CHURCH VOTES IN FAVOUR OF GAY PASTORS
(AGI) - Oslo

Oct.2 - The bishops of Norway's Lutheran Church have voted in favour of gay pastors, with six votes for and five against. Hence the Norwegian Episcopal Conference has endorsed the fact that gays living an officially registered union may serve as chaplains, deacons, pastors and even bishops. The decision goes against the doctrine that has so far been prevailing in the Church of Norway, which ruled out officially gay people. The final word will be up to the synod of the Lutheran bishops, to meet from 12 to 17 November. link