Vatican angry with Church of England. "Jesus only wanted men"

"This decision will have consequences on the dialogue which had brought good fruits," the Vatican statement said. in regards to a resolution passed Monday night by the Anglican Church to allow women to be ordained. A resolution sharply dividing the church as traditionalists argued Jesus only wanted men in leadership positions.

Some traditionalists have threatened to abandon the Anglican Church for the Roman Catholic Church if women become bishops. Several hundred Anglican priests made that move when women were first ordained 16 years ago.

The final hurdle for the consecration of female bishops is expected in
February with a vote on a "code of practice" intended to protect people
who as "a matter of theological conviction will not be able to receive
the ministry of women as bishops or priests." As reported by CNN.

No doubt some entertain that the Church of England will be better off as hardliners head for the Catholic Church.

Christina Rees, with the pro-women lobby Women and the Church, described what was at stake as "an acceptance by the Church of England of women on equal terms as men in the ordained ministries."

Many see it as a much needed victory for equality.