bishop

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Just five bishops voted against it and three abstained.

From BBC

Archbishop Vann was elected by her fellow bishops with a two-thirds majority, following the retirement of her predecessor, Andrew John, in the summer.

From BBC

There, he experienced a profound personal crisis and, under the influence of Ambrose, the powerful bishop of Milan, converted to Christianity.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has been one of the bishops leading the Church's response to social justice issues in the UK, including praising the scrapping of the two-child benefit cap.

From BBC

The bishops' letter comes as churches grapple with how to respond to immigration activity that affects their members.

From BBC