10 Downing Street and Lambeth Palace have announced the appointment of new “episcopal visitors.” The previous bishops of Ebbsfleet and Richborough resigned to join the Catholic Church. The positions created for members of the Church of England who refuse to accept the episcopal leadership of a woman.
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What happens when female bishops become numerous enough that the number of bishops with entirely-male apostolic lineages dwindle?
Oh good, let’s assign bishops who are female to these posts.