Anglican Communions from around the world met in Rome from 29 April to 3 May. 32 provinces were present, but nine - those who have young members and are growing in numbers - were absent.
Most of the latter refused to attend for reasons of conscience. The Lay-Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, shed some crocodile tears, describing the Anglican schism he had created himself as "very distressing".
"The real issue remains the Church of England's decision to consider further the extent to which it will support the blessing of couples in homosexual relationships," he admitted.
Francis received the participants of the meeting on 2 May. He asked the homosexual propagandists and heretics for their prayers: "My work is hard. Please pray for me".
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