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The Church of England ordains Libby Lane as their first female bishop, at York Minster, United Kingdom.
2015-01-26

The General Synod of the Church of England meeting in York votes to allow women to become bishops.
2014-07-14

The Church of England drops its prohibition on gay clergy in civil partnerships becoming bishops, so long as they promise to be celibate.
2013-01-4

The UK government sets out proposals to legalise gay marriages in England and Wales. The Church of England and Church in Wales will be banned from conducting wedding ceremonies for same-sex couples, but other religious organisations will be allowed to conduct gay weddings if they wish.
2012-12-11

Archbishop of York Dr. John Sentamu calls on the Church of England not to permit same-sex marriage.
2012-01-28

In Westminster Cathedral, three Anglican bishops are ordained as Catholic priests.
2011-01-15

An openly gay cleric is blocked from becoming a Church of England bishop amid fears his consecration might split the Church.
2010-07-7