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Church of England votes in favour of allowing women bishops

Published 14/07/2014, 16:37
Church of England votes in favour of allowing women bishops

LONDON (Reuters) - The Church of England's governing body voted in favour of allowing women bishops on Monday, overturning centuries of tradition in a Church that has been deeply divided over the issue.

© Reuters. Members of the Church of England's Synod attend the session during which they will discuss and vote on the consecration of women bishops, in York

After almost five hours of debate, the General Synod, the governing body of the Church of England, approved the proposal to allow women to take up senior roles in the Church.

(Reporting by Michael Holden and Tess Little; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)

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