Archbishop speaks against conservative fellowship

The Archbishop of Canterbury spoke out against plans by conservative Anglicans to set up their own global fellowship of those who rejected the liberal teachings of north American and British churches.

Rowan Williams said proposals to set up a separate global council of bishops who would train priests and interpret Scriptures would create more problems than they solve.

"A Primates Council which consists of only a self-selected group ... will not pass the test of legitimacy for all in the Communion."