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Britain: Interim Vote Favors Female Bishops Britain: Interim Vote Favors Female Bishops
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The Church of England’s governing body voted overwhelmingly in favor of female bishops on Wednesday, possibly ending a 20-year impasse. . The measures were supported by 378 members of the General Synod, while eight voted against and 25 abstained. The measure will be discussed again at a meeting in February. The Church of England’s governing body voted overwhelmingly in favor of female bishops on Wednesday, possibly ending a 20-year impasse. The measures were supported by 378 members of the General Synod, while eight voted against and 25 abstained. The measure will be discussed again at a meeting in February.