Church of England appoints first female bishop

December 17, 2014

Rev. Libby Lane has been chosen to become the first female bishop of the Church of England.

Rev. Lane, who is currently a vicar in the Chester diocese, will become the Bishop of Stockport. Her appointment follows the long-awaited November vote by the Church of England synod to allow female bishops.

 

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Further information:

• First female bishop named as the Reverend Libby Lane (BBC)