Anglicans angry at same-sex blessings question Justin Welby’s ‘fitness to lead’

The archbishop of the church of Uganda, Stephen Kaziimba, said: ‘God cannot bless what he calls sin.’ Photograph: Courtesy of Church Of Uganda

Conservative Anglican churches in developing countries will meet next week to consider radical action over the Church of England’s decision to bless same-sex couples in civil marriages, saying they question the archbishop of Canterbury’s “fitness to lead” the global church.

The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA), which represents churches in 24 countries and provinces including Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, said the C of E’s new stance “goes against the overwhelming mind of the Anglican Communion”.