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LA Anglican diocese elects gay bishop

Gene Robinson - Elected six years ago
Gene Robinson - Elected six years ago

A diocese in Los Angeles has elected only the second openly gay bishop in the Anglican Church.

Reverend Mary Glasspool was elected assistant bishop, although she needs a majority of the national Episcopal Church heads to back her consecration.

Six years ago, the election of the first openly gay bishop, Gene Robinson of New Hampshire, created a rift within the Anglican communion.