The Church of England has voted to overturn centuries of tradition and
allow women to become bishops. Women could now be ordained by the end of the
year. It also means the next Archbishop of Canterbury, who is spiritual leader
of the global Anglican Communion, could be a woman. The US has had women
bishops since 1988, and South Africa and Swaziland have one each. However, two
African Anglican provinces, Nigeria and Central Africa, do not consecrate women
to any position.
Correction: CESA (Church of England in South Africa) is NOT part of the Church of England in England (confusing and ironic yes). CESA does NOT allow females to be ordained as ministers let alone Bishops. South Africa is thus in the same position as Nigeria and the position is being criticized by men and women of this century who believe in allowing people to exercise their God-given gifts regardless of their gender - which God chose by the way.....
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