RELIGION

Pope Benedict XVI to resign

Pope Benedict XVI to resign
Pope Benedict XVI will resign from his role as head of the Catholic church on the 28th February, the first person to do so in nearly 600 years.
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‘Sadness’ over vote against women bishops

'Sadness' over vote against women bishops

The decision not to allow women to be ordained as bishops has rocked the Church of England. Its leaders have reconvened at the General Synod for talks this morning after last night's damning vote where the two-thirds majority needed to make it happen
Church of England Synod to vote on women bishops

Church of England Synod to vote on women bishops

The Church of England governing body The Synod is debating ahead of a vote today on whether to allow the ordination of women bishops, the culmination of more than 10 years of debate on one of the most divisive issues within the Anglican community.