The Church of Nigeria responds to the Church of England Bishops and Civil Partnerships : Anglican Church League, Sydney, Australia

Bishop Nicholas D. Okoh has responded to the situation in the Church of England.  His comments under point 3 are particularly astute:

 3. We are also grieved by the timing of this decision coming only days before the retirement of Archbishop Rowan Williams and before Bishop Justin Welby becomes the new Archbishop of Canterbury. We urge the House of Bishops to reconsider their decision so as to allow for a full, prayerful and sober reflection on the call on all clergy, especially bishops, to live holy lives and not encourage what are, at best, morally ambiguous partnerships that make it impossible for a bishop to be a wholesome example to the flock. Especially since the supposed assurances of celibacy, while perhaps well intentioned, are both unworkable and unenforceable.

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