Visiting diocese of Multan, which collapsed in a flurry of disloyalty, mismanagement and court cases ten years ago and went six years with no bishop or administration. Bishop Leo was elected in June. There is a great sense of hope and a delight that outside partners might help restore confidence and direction. This is an old Methodist mission area and the presence of the Methodist Church Britain has aroused much interest and story telling even though the united church is 40 years old. Bishop Leo is here with a rice field which is newly earning funds for the diocese which is desperately trying to pay its clergy, something it has achieved only sporadically in the last few years. Steve
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