"It has been a very emotional week," Welby said at a May 2 press conference, noting that he had been moved to tears by discussion of some of the challenges that fellow primates are facing. "Although we are divided by so much -- and I'm talking about culture, language, history, background -- one thing we have in common is a profound love for Jesus Christ. That is shared by all of us, regardless of our views on other issues."

Bishop Akanjuna said this during a press conference at his residence of his Diocesan headquarters on Rugarama Hill in the northern division of Kabale Municipality.

This declaration comes amidst rumors circulating suggesting a potential collaboration or association, which prompted the Bishop to provide clarity on the matter and assert the autonomy of the Diocese of Kigezi within the Anglican Communion.

The bishop chosen will lead the 1.5-million-member mainline Protestant denomination, which has struggled with uninterrupted decline in recent decades. The Episcopal Church has shed 23 percent of members in the past 10 years, a rate that is accelerating.

The names of both Rowe and Gutierrez had been widely discussed as potential nominees prior to today's announcement.

If you are a Christian, familiarity with the Bible is even more important. We rely on God's Word to sustain us in our daily relationship with Christ. The Word is a "lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path," as Scripture says.

Generally, it is hard to complain about greater familiarity with America's governing documents or Christianity's governing document.