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The Church of England has named its first female bishop.

The Rev. Libby Lane, who has been a parish priest for 20 years, will be consecrated on Jan. 26, becoming the first woman to hold that position since the church was founded five centuries ago.


"This is unexpected and very exciting. On this historic day as the Church of England announces the first woman nominated to be Bishop, I am very conscious of all those who have gone before me, women and men, who for decades have looked forward to this moment," 

. "But most of all I am thankful to God."


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Rev. Libby Lane has been a parish priest for two decades years. On Jan. 26 she will become the first female bishop since the church was founded five centuries ago.

Church of England names its first female bishop

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