Episcopal leader defends gay bishop as meetings near

Tuesday, September 30, 2003

NEW YORK -- With two key meetings ahead that could determine whether the Episcopal Church splits over homosexuality, the denomination's leader defended his support Monday for an openly gay bishop in an interview with The Associated Press.

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