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New Bishop of Stockport is UK's first woman bishop

Reverend Libby Lane has been nominated as the first female bishop in the Church of England.

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Archbishop of Canterbury 'delighted' over Libby Lane's appointment

Most Rev Justin Welby Credit: PA

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he is "absolutely delighted" at the appointment of Libby Lane as Bishop of Stockport.

Her Christ-centred life, calmness and clear determination to serve the Church and the community make her a wonderful choice.

She will be bishop in a diocese that has been outstanding in its development of people, and she will make a major contribution.

She and her family will be in my prayers during the initial excitement, and the pressures of moving.

– MOST REV JUSTIN WELBY, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY

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