Healing Journeys of Gay Christians” by John E. Fortunato, a book whose passages he read at the beginning and end of his speech. The day Robinson found out he had been named as bishop ...

John Robinson, who works at Bishop Challoner Catholic College in Birmingham, won the final on Monday with a total of 30 points, pipping fellow contestant Claire Reynolds on the last question.

As the Episcopal Church consecrated Gene Robinson the 9th bishop of New Hampshire in November 2003, he wore the customary vestments. He was also wearing a bullet-proof vest. What made the occasion ...