First female bishop appointed in England
The Church of England is appointing its first female bishop.
In a historic move ending centuries of all-male leadership in the Church, the Rev Libby Lane has been named as the new Bishop of Stockport.
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SUBSCRIBEThe Church of England is appointing its first female bishop.
In a historic move ending centuries of all-male leadership in the Church, the Rev Libby Lane has been named as the new Bishop of Stockport.
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