Monday, November 19, 2012

Ellinah Wamukoya of Swaziland becomes Africa's first female Anglican bishop

Anglican Church officials applaud Bishop Ellinah Wamukuoya (c) at the conclusion of her consecration as Bishop. PHOTO/File

As the Church of England weighs whether it will allow women to become bishops, the Anglican Church has ordained its first female bishop in Africa.

Ellinah Wamukoya, 61, was consecrated Saturday to serve as the church’s bishop in Swaziland.

Speaking Monday to The Associated Press, Wamukoya said she wanted to bring integrity to the church.

“I am going to try

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