From Wales-The strain faced by former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams as his church was convulsed in controversy over women bishops and same-sex relationships is laid bare in the latest edition of his biography.
When the acclaimed theologian left his role as Archbishop of Wales to helm the Anglican communion he was seen by many as a liberal advocate of gay rights and a greater role for women in leadership.
Biographer Rupert Shortt describes in the new edition of Rowan’s Rule how he was tackled by a disappointed friend at the Hay Festival.
He writes: “A venerable Roman Catholic priest and scholar confronted Rowan after the ceremony for ‘letting us down’, by which he meant gay and pro-gay Catholics hoping for a lead from the Anglicans. Rowan clasped his head in his hands – a characteristic gesture – in apparent acknowledgement that his questioner (also an old friend) had a point.”
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http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/rowan-williams-anguish-archbishop-leading-7306990
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