I say good for Rev Cooper. He is only human and he has erred. I am, however sure that God will forgive him. Shame on you all for so publicly bashing the bishop!

Sacha Varma, Marbella, Spain

Phil Roberts puts his finger on the nub of the problem with unerring accuracy.
If Carl had swung the other way, he would have been in with a good chance to succeed that other Welshman at Canterbury.
But as he is a hetero, he has to go.

Jonathan Wilton, Singapore,

child abuse, sex abuse , adultry, etc .,all in the name of religion
get a life , these religious men are no different from any body else. thank god I'm an aethiest

John Cochrane, Tynemouth, England uk

Very sad news, Bishop Carl is a very good person and very dynamic and intelligent, fluent Welsh speaker,dont understand why he had to resign,hope he gets something else significant to do.

Tristwch, Knighton, Powys

It is really sad that a bright, caring, energetic person should be treated like this by colleagues and the Church in Wales. Bishop Carl did many good things in his Diocese. He was liked by many people. He also spoke excellent Welsh. I also feel very sorry for the Revd Potter-Williams.

Tristwch, Trefyclo, UK

It is quite a coincidence that both the Bishop and his chaplain, the alleged object of his affection, have split from their partners at the same time. It would be interesting to read the Bishop's sermons dealing with marriage. Many clergy must face the same problems as Bishop Cooper.

Des, Edinburgh,

He's a lightweight - like all of them, and particularly the Archbishop.

Michael Davis, Monmouth,

The most shocking aspect of this is that the statements issued by the Archbishop of Wales and the Diocese of St David's contain not a word of thanks to Carl Cooper for his ministry as bishop in St David's diocese and in previous posts. He has had a caring and innovative ministry and deserves better.

Gethin Rhys (Revd), Pontypridd, Cymru

Bishop Carl has done a great deal to enrich the life of his Diocese. He has constantly challenged and encouraged us. Recently he has shown great care and kindness to me, a priest who has struggled with ill health. He will be greatly missed by many of his clergy and laity.

Rev J Hugh A James, Vicar of Kidwelly, Kidwelly, Wales

Amazing really - Anglican Priest leaves his wife and has an affair with a man and gets promoted to Bishop. Anglican Bishop has a relationship with a woman and has to resign.

Can we have equal treatment for all clergy please?

Phil Roberts, Kelsall, England

It is with a very heavy heart that I read and hear this news .Carl as I know him has been a friend of mine for more than 30 years .This I believe is as a result of people presuming that they also own the private lives of our high position people .Sorry Carl, Lois Benning Surrey

lois davies, New Haw , surrey

Bishop Carl should have stayed. This moral judgement is a nonsense and should be ignored. Given a few months he could have sorted out his own affairs. Meddling priests yet again. Scuppering women Bishops against the best wishes of church members was another of their reactionary backward moves.

Boris, London, UK

If they've had an affair, they have violated the rules that they espouse. I don't think any lying, cheating, disrespectful hypocrite - he or she - should keep their position.

You represent a religion and follow it to the letter, or you get out.

Helen E., London, UK

I agree with Kim - the article seems too tabloidesque. I doubt if this really equates with what the congregations in Wales actually think. They are certainly more mature than suggested.

Stephen Pain, odense, denmark

Anyone who takes a look at the episcopal teamsheet of the Anglican church and comes to the conclusion that such indiscretions are the inevitable result of 'virile' males needs their eyes tested.

Gwilym Davies, London, UK

"his loss as a Welsh speaker will be felt keenly in a province that struggles to find good clergy and bishops to serve its dwindling congregations"
This comment is so offensive to the many good clergy, who work tirelessly for the Church in Wales, and thanks - but my congregation is thriving!!

Kim, Wales,

I sincerely hope that the Clergy involved in the removal of Bishop Carl are now happy in the knowledge that they have lost us one of the best Bishops we are ever likely to see in this diocese. I sincerely hope they will not force Rev Mandy Williams-Potter out too.

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Carwyn Crossman, Cenarth, Wales

These Bishops are only human so to expect a virile male not take advantage his alpha position....well, it would take a saint wouldn't it?

kevin, Lincoln, UK