"There's two things going through my mind: do I say what I think, or do I say what I should say? And I'm going to say what I think," he said on the show, referring to the support Trump has garnered, especially from so-called Evangelical Christians. "No, I don't understand it. I really genuinely do not understand where that is coming from."

Welby did say he would be willing to attend a state dinner in Trump's honor if the president comes to Britain on an official visit.

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We further believe the nature and consequences of this ruling strongly merit review. Several congregations have already voted affirmatively to join in this petition. We encourage the other parish parties to the case to consult with their legal counsel to address their vestry's desire to join.

The Standing Committee of the Diocese of South Carolina includes the following persons:

The Rev. David Thurlow, President;

The Rev. Karl Burns, Vice-President;

Given the gravity of all these concerns, we will now give serious consideration to seeking review by the U.S. Supreme Court. We believe the number and character of the issues at stake in this ruling merit review by the high court. Because of the long road of litigation that has brought us to this day, all the parties to this case will need to take counsel together before deciding our next steps.