Episcopal Diocese of Newark avoids church rift over gays, appoints new bishop

The Episcopal Diocese of Newark chose a priest with ties to the community to lead as bishop on Saturday, rather than an openly gay priest. The Reverend Mark Beckwith of Massachusetts, won 53 percent

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Episcopal Diocese of Newark avoids church rift over gays, appoints new bishop

The Episcopal Diocese of Newark chose a priest with ties to the community to lead as bishop on Saturday, rather than an openly gay priest. The Reverend Mark Beckwith of Massachusetts, won 53 percent

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