In an interview on BBC Radio Ulster’s ‘Sunday Sequence’ programme on Sunday 18th May, the Bishop of Cork, Dr. Paul Colton, voiced his support for the introduction of civil marriage for same-sex couples. Dr. Colton is the first Church of Ireland bishop to publicly support Equal Marriage.
The BBC online report can be read here: http://tiny.cc/uub4fx
The Belfast Telegraph report is here: http://tiny.cc/f2b4fx
An audio recording can be listened to here: http://tiny.cc/m4b4fx
Dr. Richard O’Leary, Chair of Changing Attitude Ireland issued a statement of support for Bishop Colton: “The bishop’s acknowledgement of the hurt that the church has inflicted on its gay and lesbian members is greatly appreciated, especially as it comes on the day we are holding services to mark the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT)”.
