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U.S. Anglicans split

Two of the oldest Anglican parishes in the United States voted to split from the Episcopal Church on Sunday over its liberal attitude on issues such as homosexuality. The move by Falls and Truro Churches in Virginia may presage a larger fracturing of the American branch of the 77-million-strong worldwide Anglican Communion, headed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams. The two Evangelical parishes near Washington are attended by officials of the U.S. administration. Both were established before the War of Independence. The two churches are likely to be joined by up to eight other parishes in Virginia. They will seek supervision from conservative African bishops. —

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