Anglican conservatives declared that they would defy the church?s historic lines of authority and create a new power bloc within the church.

Professor Chadwick was an Anglican priest, professor, editor, translator and author whose historical voyages into early Christianity won praise for depth, insight and evenhandedness.

Conservative Anglicans say they see no possibility for reconciliation with the Episcopal Church in the U.S. and the Anglican Church of Canada, which have accepted a gay bishop and same-sex unions.

The boycott of the once-in-a-decade Lambeth Conference is a stark sign of the church?s division over homosexuality.

As the country?s ruling party stepped up its campaign of intimidation ahead of a presidential runoff, it has focused on a growing roster of groups that elude its direct control.

It was the first meeting since the archbishop, the Most Rev. Rowan Williams, caused a storm with comments on the role of Shariah law in Britain.