He was one of the four mainland prelates who were invited by the Pope to the World Synod of Bishops in 2005, although he was unable to attend.

他是获教宗邀请出席零五年世界主教会议的四位大陆主教之一，可是无法成行。

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We indeed willingly concede, if any discussion arises over doctrine, that the best and surest remedy is for a synod of true bishops to be convened, where the doctrine at issue may be examined.

我们乐意让步，如果要讨论任何的教义，最好且最安全的方案是召集一个由真正的监督所组成的会议，来检查这些有争议的教义。

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The proposed legislation for ordination of women bishops was passed by the synod's houses of bishops and clergy but was rejected by the House of Laity last month.

BBC: Hereford & Worcester

The Synod needs a two-thirds majority in all three houses of the General Synod, of bishops, clergy and laity.

BBC: Church of England votes to allow women bishops vote

It needs a two-thirds majority in all three houses of the General Synod - of bishops, clergy and laity.

BBC: Female churchgoers sign petition against women bishops