Bishops Election Media coverage of May 6 (will be updated)

Most recent stories are at the top of this list - we will add more stories as they appear today. Results from today's balloting are available at episcopalbayarea.org. More information about the special election can be found at bishopsearch.org. Bishops-elect Mark Andrus is shown at left.

Episcopalians Reject Gay Hopefuls Washington Post

Bishop vote avoids gay clergy row BBC News, UK

Election of Episcopal Bishop Avoids Inflaming a Crisis NY Times

Anglican vote avoids gay rift Scotsman

Heterosexual elected Episcopal Bishop of Calif Reuters

Gay town gets straight bishop NEWS.com.au

California Episcopalians elect new bishop, reject gay candidates
Press-Enterprise (subscription), CA -The Episcopal Diocese of California averted another churchwide showdown over the role of gays in their denomination when delegates rejected three openly gay candidates for bishop Saturday.

Heterosexual elected Episcopal Bishop of Calif
ABC News - The Episcopal Diocese of California on Saturday avoided widening a rift over gays in the global Anglican Communion by electing a heterosexual man as its next bishop.

Calif. Episcopalians Elect New Bishop Houston Chronicle


3 Openly Gay Clerics Trail in Calif. Vote Houston Chronicle

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