The Episcopal Church, USA, has elected the Rt Rev Katharine Jefferts Schori, Bishop of the Diocese of Nevada, as its new Presiding Bishop. Congratulations to, and prayers for, Bishop Schori! She is the first female primate in the Anglican Communion.

Of course, there are still traditionalists in the Anglican Communion who oppose the ordination of women, and it will be interesting to if they will talk with Bishop Schori. She is also considered to be liberal on the issue of homosexuality, which will further displease conservatives. Apparently, she was not certain whether she would consent to Rt Rev Robinson's consecration until the day of the vote, but she did consent.

The Witness, a progressive magazine, has an interview with Bishop Schori on the issue of Bishop Robinson's consecration and her stance on LGBT clergy, and a collection of quotations from her. Here are the links.

http://thewitness.org/article.php?id=1034

http://thewitness.org/article.php?id=1068#JEFFERTS_SCHORI