Since issues of sexuality (particularly homosexuality) are the topic of endless debate and simmering acrimony in the Anglican Communion at present, Harper's election to the primacy immediately drew media interest to his views on these questions; previous interviews were given new scrutiny. Several commentators concluded that he is personally liberal but willing to be bound by more traditional views as long as the Church of Ireland has not as a whole signaled a desire for change. References External links Diocese of Armagh official website United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough press release 1944 births Living people Alumni of the University of Leeds Alumni of the Church of Ireland Theological Institute Bishops of Connor Anglican archbishops of Armagh 21st-century Anglican archbishops Officers of the Order of the British Empire Anglican bishops in Northern Ireland Archdeacons of Connor People from Tamworth, Staffordshire British expatriate archbishops