Church of England synod vote 'paves way' for female bishops

[muriel_volestrangler]

The Church of England's ruling body has voted in favour of proposals which could allow the ordination of women bishops next year.

Members of the general synod passed a motion with a majority of 378 to eight, with 25 abstentions.

It paves the way for endorsement of women bishops alongside a "declaration" by bishops setting out guidance for parishes which reject female ministry.

The package also includes the creation of an ombudsman to rule on disputes.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-25019566

And about time too.

[trotsky]

1. Me, I'm holding out for female rooks.

Then my set will be complete.

[shenmue]

2. :)

Haha.

[hrmjustin]

3. Great news. When our Presiding Bishop goes to Englwnd she...

...can now ware here mitre. Glad the made this move.

[cbayer]

4. And passed by a landslide. Very good news indeed.

[libodem]

5. Recently I heard

Of a married Catholic couple that are studying for the ministry. In this case he will be a married priest. I had never heard of this? Maybe it is opening up all the way around.