The Church of England appointed its first ever female bishop
on Wednesday, overturning centuries of tradition in a Church that has been
deeply divided over the issue.
It named Reverend Libby Lane, 48, as the new Bishop of
Stockport in northern England.
Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted: "Congratulations
to Revd Libby Lane on becoming the first woman bishop in the Church. An
historic appointment and important day for equality."
After long and sometimes heated debate, the Church of
England governing Synod voted in July to allow women to become bishops and
formally adopted legislation last month. Women have served as priests in the
Church since 1994.
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