Global South Bishops decline Pope's offer

The Global South group of conservative bishops, which claims to represent 35 million Anglicans, has declined Pope Benedict's invitation to join the Roman Catholic Church. Urging fellow believers to reform the Anglican Communion and to stand firm in cherishing Anglican heritage. There have been deep divisions over the issue of gay clergy and liberal reforms in the church. The consecration of a gay Episcopal bishop in 2003 sparked off a crisis that has shaken the Anglican Communion ever since.