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While the Church has voted to move to introduce prayers for same-sex couples, clergy will also be allowed not to lead such blessings if they feel they do not want to.

"If there are senior clergy who have broken the law then they need to be called to account," he added.

On Monday the Bishop of Newcastle, Helen Ann Harlety, became the most senior member of the clergy to call for the Archbishop to stand down.

Romero, who hosted neighborhood meetings, recruited local clergy to the cause, and helped park vendors threatened by gang members, orchestrated weekend festivals that included singers, dancers and puppet masters.

He said he had asked hundreds of people for forgiveness, including elected officials, neighborhood organizers, Black clergy and other religious leaders.