Church of England general synod debates women bishops

Friday, 9 July 2010

Archbishops say they will propose new amendments to draft legislation The Church of England's governing body is meeting in York to try to find a way to introduce women bishops without driving Anglicans apart.

The general synod will discuss plans aimed at giving traditionalists enough exemptions from serving under a woman.

But liberals in the synod have said they will not accept any measure that dilutes women bishops' authority.

There is also a growing row over a decision to block the appointment of a gay cleric as Bishop of Southwark. the rest

Archbishops face test of authority over women bishops at Synod
The two most senior clerics in the Church of England face a crucial test of their authority over the introduction of women bishops