Wednesday 2 April 2008

Church in Wales gathers to decide if women can become bishops

THE governing body of the Church in Wales will today gather in Lampeter to decide whether or not to allow women priests to become bishops.

Opponents demand the appointment of a male bishop who will minister to parishes that decide they cannot accept the leadership of a woman.

A Select Committee has tabled amendments guaranteeing that no one who refuses to accept the authority of a woman bishop will face a disciplinary panel. Read more
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