The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of the need to resolve “internal tensions” within the Anglican Church.
In a sermon in Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams suggested rows over gay clergy and women bishops hampered the global Anglican Communion’s mission.
It comes during the Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops, which some are boycotting over the gay clergy issue.
Archbishop Gregory Venables, from South America, said there was “frustration” that sexuality had yet to be discussed.