women bishops
Africa’s six Anglican women bishops meet and issue call to combat Africa’s ‘triple threat’
By Fredrick Nzwili — January 19, 2024
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The weeklong gathering outside Kenya's capital was the first time the six had met as bishops. 'We have never had time to meet just to pray, to know each other and fellowship,' said one of the prelates.
Amid hesitation in African Anglican provinces, Kenya appoints first two women bishops
By Fredrick Nzwili — August 5, 2021
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The consecration of women as bishops in the eastern African nation is still controversial.
Retiring Bishop Vashti McKenzie, first AME Church woman prelate, reflects on a groundbreaking career
By Adelle M. Banks — July 16, 2021
(RNS) — ‘Do I think that women can do this? Yes,’ McKenzie said. ‘Do I think the women that have been elected in my denomination have done an exceptional job? Absolutely.’
Church of England loses no time, appoints third woman bishop and first to oversee a diocese
By Trevor Grundy — March 26, 2015
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) Rachel Treweek will be the first to run a diocese on her own. She will be one rank below archbishop and will become the first woman bishop to sit in the House of Lords, the British Parliament’s Upper House.
First female bishop ordained in Church of England amid ongoing controversies
By Trevor Grundy — January 26, 2015
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) It was not all hymn singing and rejoicing in one of England’s great medieval cathedrals during the consecration of the Rev. Libby Lane.
Church of England formally approves women bishops
By Trevor Grundy — November 17, 2014
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) On Monday (Nov. 17), the church’s two most senior leaders, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Archbishop of York John Sentamu, signed the change into church, or canon, law.
Vatican editor says England’s female bishops vote ‘complicates’ relations
By Josephine McKenna — July 15, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Giovanni Maria Vian said women bishops would have “an extremely negative impact” on steps to bring Anglicans and Catholics closer together despite a positive meeting between Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Pope Francis.
Church of England approves women bishops in historic vote
By Trevor Grundy — July 14, 2014
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The first woman bishop could be named by the end of the year with the appointment of at least three additional women sometime in 2015. In parts of Africa, it may take longer.
Church of England set to vote on women bishops
By Trevor Grundy — July 10, 2014
(RNS) Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will preside over a historic General Synod meeting at the University of York when a make-or-break vote on the subject is expected Monday (July 14).
English priest shadows women bishops for a job she can’t have — yet
By Adelle M. Banks — March 27, 2014
(RNS) The Rev. Sue Pinnington chose to spend her sabbatical exploring the roles of women bishops in hopes that she can bring back what she learned about leadership to members of the Church of England.
Katharine Jefferts Schori to receive honorary degree from Oxford
By Trevor Grundy — February 10, 2014
(RNS) Justin Welby, head of the 85 million-member Anglican Communion, spoke of the American bishop’s deep commitment to the environment and her love for those who live and work at “the edge of society.”
Church of England paves the way for women bishops
By Trevor Grundy — November 20, 2013
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The agreement to allow women bishops would end nearly two decades of bitter conflict, and represents a victory for the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, who was appointed last year just as a similar measure was defeated by just six votes.
Wales admits women bishops, Church of England lags behind
By Trevor Grundy — September 13, 2013
(RNS) The decision by the Church in Wales to consecrate women bishops means the Church of England will be the last in Britain to admit women as bishops.
Church of England to draft new legislation on women bishops
By Trevor Grundy — July 8, 2013
(RNS) The Church of England's governing body agreed to consider new draft legislation consecrating women bishops by November this year, with the goal of passing new legislation no later than November 2015.
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.
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