Women bishops: Church's General Synod delays vote

The Church of England is to delay a final vote on the consecration of women bishops to allow a late amendment to be reconsidered.

The General Synod voted by 288 votes to 144 to adjourn the debate, after protests from pro-women campaigners.

They object to an amendment to the draft law allowing parishes who do not accept women bishops to request a male bishop who shares their beliefs.

The new vote is likely to happen at a special Synod session in November.

Robert Pigott reports.

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