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Many conservative Christians believe that only men should be consecrated as bishops.

A report made against Anthony Pierce by a university student in the 1980s reached the desk of his bishop, but the Church has found no record of him being disciplined.

The family called their church bishop — also a neighbor — when Robinson threatened to take his own life, according to a law enforcement source who was not authorized to discuss the investigation.

The family called their church bishop — also a neighbor — when Robinson threatened to take his own life, according to a law enforcment source who was not authorized to discuss the investigation.

Almost 200 peers are expected to speak in the debate, including the former prime minister Baroness May, dozens of former ministers and five bishops.