'Women to become bishops without protection for traditionalists'

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[EV News] 27 May 2008--The Sunday Telegraph reports that plans have been approved to allow women to become bishops without any protection for opponents.

At a confidential meeting of about 50 members of the House of Bishops in Leicestershire last week, bishops narrowly voted to proceed with the reforms and to resist pressure to create separate dioceses free of women clergy.

Following the debate, the bishops decided on legislation (to be voted on at the July Synod) that would end protection for clergy who are not prepared to accept female priests, including "flying" bishops.

Instead, the bishops opted for a Synod motion that asks for respect for opponents of women bishops, but does not make provisions for them.