Mormon church restates opposition to gay marriage
Church of England paves the way for women bishops
Mormon church reaffirms opposition to gay marriage
Church of England allows women bishopsLONDON — The Church of England national assembly has decided that women should be allowed to become bishops, making only minor concessions to theological conservatives who have threatened to break away over the issue.
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