Church in Wales votes to consecrate women as bishops

The Governing Body of the Church in Wales has passed a Bill to enable women to be consecrated as bishops.

The Bill had the unanimous support of bishops and was passed by a majority in the House of Laity - 57 yes, 14 no, and two abstentions - and in the House of Clergy - 37 yes, 10 no, no abstentions.

The historic vote was made during a meeting of the Governing Body at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David in Lampeter on Thursday.

The Bill includes a "code of practice" to be drawn up by the bishops for those who in conscience cannot accept the authority of women bishops. Keep reading

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