From ABC
The head of the traditional Anglican communion, John Hepworth, has been asked to resign by colleagues in the United States.
It follows controversy over the archbishop's claim he was sexually abused by Catholic priests in his youth, decades ago.
Archbishop Hepworth is world primate of a breakaway group from the Anglican church which has members in several countries including the United States.
He is hoping his church will be allowed to join with the Catholic Church, of which he was once a member.
Archbishop Hepworth says this reconciliation is one reason he went public with his story of having been raped by Catholic priests.
"That was what was driving me. My twin task as a church leader dealing with the Pope, and my own personal story," he said.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-09-26/archbishop-anglican-letter-resignation/2941940/?site=melbourne
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