Australian Anglicans clear way for women bishops
Fri Sep 28

SYDNEY (AFP) - Australia's Anglican Church said Friday women can be appointed bishops for the first time, drawing immediate criticism from conservatives.

Australia's top Anglican, Archbishop Phillip Aspinall, called the decision "a significant day in the life" of the church.

He said the decision by the Anglican appellate tribunal allowed the consecration of women bishops in dioceses that have adopted 1992 canon law, which includes Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra.

"This means that whenever there are vacancies in dioceses that have adopted the 1992 canon and whose own diocesan law permits it, a woman can become a diocesan bishop," Aspinall said. the rest