Gay Candidates for LA Episcopal Bishop

Two gay candidates are among those who could be selected to replace two retiring assistant bishops in the Episcopal diocese of Los Angeles on Friday.

The diocese is meeting at its annual convention. If one or both gay candidates prevail, according to the Associated Press, it would mark the first election of a bishop in a same-sex relationship since Bishop V. Gene Robinson was elected in New Hampshire in 2003

The two gay candidates are the Reverend John L. Kirkley of San Francisco and the Reverend Canon Mary D. Glasspool of Baltimore, reports the AP.

The Episcopal General Convention lifted a moratorium on electing gay bishops in July.