The Church of England Has Voted to Allow Women Bishops

The General Synod of the Church of England has just voted to allow female bishops for the first time in history. Women have been allowed to be priests since 1992, but a vote to allow them to become bishops was struck down in 2012. However, today’s vote was a different story. Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury and Anglican leader, supported today’s legislation. And clergy member Meg Gilley said: “I think we look ridiculous. God has been calling us on this road for a long time and we need to get on with it.” The BBC is saying the Church could have female bishops by the end of the year …