The Bishop of Liverpool, Paul Bayes, has apologized to traditionalist Anglicans for "the offence or distress" caused by comments calling for a "gender-neutral marriage canon" in which he said he conveyed a lack of respect for "those who think differently."
Despite appearances, Church of England conservatives have not won a victory after the bishops announced that new services of blessing for same-sex couples now require two-thirds majorities in General Synod.
My tribute to Fr Ron Smith who died last Friday - with firm, clear, intelligently-expressed positions, he was a strong presence online. In Real Life he was enthusiastic, positive, and faith-full.