Church of England Synod Overwhelmingly Backs Women Bishops Compromise
This week the introduction of women bishops into the Church of England seemed to move a step closer after the General Synod overwhelmingly offered its support to a compromise plan on the issue.
Posted: Friday, February 10 , 2006, 11:19 (UK)

This week the introduction of women bishops into the Church of England seemed to move a step closer after the General Synod overwhelmingly offered its support to a compromise plan on the issue.

Thursday at the Synod saw discussions continue, and a debate led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams result in just one member of the Church’s ruling body stand in opposition to proposals that could see women bishops introduced by 2012.

Overall, 348 members of the Synod backed the call for “further exploration” of the compromise proposal issued by Dr Williams. Therefore, the Church will now undertake further investigations of how exactly the proposals to allow parishes to opt-out of the care of women bishops can be implemented. The rest