Archbishop snubbed at Dar es Salaam

Seven developing world archbishops last night refused to share communion with Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and fellow Anglican leaders at their biannual conference in Dar es Salaam in protest at the presence of the leader of the American Episcopal Church.

In a statement, the seven claimed their action was "a poignant reminder" of the brokenness of the Anglican communion.

They said: "It makes clear that the torn fabric of the church has been torn further ... we have made repeated calls for repentance by the Episcopal Church and its leadership without any success." Read more