Major news outlets around the world have interpreted a recent reflection from the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Challenge and Hope of Being an Anglican Today, as a sign that schism has finally broken the Anglican Communion. These links to news websites and blogs will focus on the spectrum of reaction to the Archbishop's reflection in the days ahead.
The New York Times
"Signaling a widening of the fractures within the Episcopal Church over homosexuality, three theologically conservative dioceses began efforts yesterday to separate themselves from the church."
The New York Times
"Propelling the Episcopal Church in the United States closer to a possible schism... the Episcopal Diocese of Newark nominated a gay priest on Wednesday as one of four men to be considered for bishop."
The Diane Rehm Show
Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, the presiding bishop elect, on the current Communion news.
Episcopal News Service
The Presiding Bishop's statement on the meaning of the Archbishop's reflections.
NPR's 'Fresh Air'
Outgoing Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold is interviewed, and talks about the Archbishop's reflection. Emphasizes the long process of the current dialogue, and suggests his interpretation of the Archbishop's words.
The New York Times
The reflection is a "defining moment" and the Archbishop has "proposed a plan" that could force the Episcopal Church to "give up full membership in the Communion."
The London Times
"The Archbishop of Canterbury has signalled the break-up of the worldwide Anglican Church by threatening to exclude the liberal wing."
Daily Episcopalian
A Diocese of Washington reporter is guardedly optimistic about "this covenant business."
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