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Episcopal leaders reopen divisive debate on same-sex marriage

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Jul. 11, 2009
Church leaders, gathering in Anaheim for their first national convention in three years, also consider repealing a de facto ban on the consecration of gay bishops. Leaders of the Episcopal Church, gathering in Anaheim for their first national convention in three years, reopened fractious debate...
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