The Church of England voted “ yes " to women bishops

(Reuters) On Monday, the Church of England voted to allow women to become bishops, a historic decision that overturns centuries of tradition in a church that has been deeply divided over the issue. Two years ago, a similar proposal failed narrowly due to opposition from traditionalist lay members to the dismay of modernizers, the church hierarchy and politicians. But after a five-hour debate on Monday, the General Synod, the governing body of the Church of England, voted overwhelmingly in favor of an amended plan at its meeting in the northern English city of York.

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