Bishop Carl Cooper resigns after rumours over relationship with

An Anglican bishop has resigned after weeks of speculation about his marriage and his relationship with his female chaplain, the Church in Wales announced this morning. The chaplain also resigned.

The two clerics, both of whose marriages have broken down, have consistently denied any inappropriate behaviour.

The Right Rev Carl Cooper, 47, who has three children with Joy, his wife of 25 years, had already been given leave of absence from his diocese.

Bishop Carl Cooper resigns after rumours over relationship with
Times Online, UK