Rev . Glasspool would be nation 's second openly gay Archbishop bishop . Election must be formally approved by majority of other Episcopal dioceses . Church has been torn over issue of openly gay and lesbian clergy , bishops . The choice requires consent from a majority of the church 's other 108 dioceses . Episcopal of Archbishop says Mary Douglas Glasspool 's election `` raises very serious questions ''
Rev . Glasspool would be nation 's second openly gay Archbishop bishop . Election must be formally approved by majority of other Episcopal dioceses . Church has been torn over issue of openly gay and lesbian clergy , bishops . Episcopal of Archbishop says Mary Douglas Glasspool 's election `` raises very serious questions ''