In a historic vote, the Church of England voted to allow women to become bishops yesterday, 20 years after they were first allowed to become priests.
As the move was passed in the General Synod in York by a majority of 152–45, supporters of women bishops celebrated with tears of joy.
This is the Rev Kat Campion-Spall of St Mary's Church in Merton, weeping with happiness.
Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, commented that the Anglican church had been wrong on the issue. In November 2012, it blocked women bishops by just six votes.
The long-overdue decision delighted most people, including prime minister David Cameron, who described the vote as "a great day for the church and for equality".
I warmly welcome today's vote formally approving women bishops - a great day for the Church and for equality.
The vote angered conservative Christians who believe that the decision goes against tradition. But hey, these two women don't seem to care what they think.
Neither does this Reservoir Dogs-style team of people walking in a line (that's Welby on the right).
