Bishop Robinson: Pope's policy on gay clergy is boosting membership in Anglican church
ABC News OnlinePope's gay clergy policy 'boosting Anglican numbers'
Gene Robinson, the world's first openly gay bishop, says Pope Benedict XVI's attitude toward homosexuals might be boosting membership of the Anglican Church in the United States.
"We are seeing so many Roman Catholics joining the (Anglican) church," Bishop Robinson said.
"Pope (Joseph) Ratzinger (Benedict XVI) may be the best thing that ever happened to the (US) Episcopal Church."
Bishop Robinson, whose appointment in 2003 as Bishop of New Hampshire has been deeply divisive for Anglican Christians around the world, added: "Let's keep our Roman Catholic brothers and sisters in our prayers."
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