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Church of England OK’s (celibate) gay bishops

By Trevor Grundy — January 4, 2013
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The Church of England on Friday (Jan. 4) confirmed that it has dropped its prohibition on gay clergy in civil partnerships becoming bishops -- but only if they agree to remain celibate. By Trevor Grundy.

Anglicans vow to vote again on allowing women bishops

By Trevor Grundy — November 29, 2012

CANTERBURY, England (RNS) A key panel within the Church of England has said church leaders must find a way to hold a second vote next summer to allow women to serve as bishops. By Trevor Grundy.

Church of England postpones vote on female bishops

By Trevor Grundy — July 9, 2012

(RNS/ENInews) The Church of England voted to postpone draft legislation that would have allowed women to become bishops. By Trevor Grundy.

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