Same-sex marriage is on hold in New Hampshire

Same-sex marriage is on hold in New Hampshire. Governor John Lynch has demanded changes before he’ll sign legislation that would make the state the sixth to allow gay marriage, but those changes failed by two votes in the state House on Wednesday.

Anglican bishops open key summit in UK

Anglican bishops have opened their once-a-decade summit in England, hearing a plea for unity despite deep rifts over the Bible and homosexuality that stems from New Hampshire’s consecration of the first openly gay Episcopalian bishop.