I believe passionately that women should be in leadership within the House of Bishops, and so I think it is a sadness today for the church.

我强烈支持允许女性在主教院担任领导职位，我认为今天对教堂来说是伤心的一天。

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The House of Bishops will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday morning following the decision, a Church spokesman said.

BBC: Women bishops: Church of England general synod votes against - BBC News

The announcement, from the Church's House of Bishops, would allow gay clergy to become bishops if they promise to be celibate.

BBC: CofE drops opposition to gay bishops in civil partnerships

The Church of England's House of Bishops now says it will allow gay clergy to become bishops if they promise to remain celibate.

BBC: Dr Jeffrey John