For the first time, the General Synod of the Church of England is voting on legislation to allow women priests in the mother church of the Anglican Communion.

Report shows to camera report by Kieron Wood.

Proceedings of the General Synod of the Church of England.

Female priests from the United States of America.

Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Robert Runcie, addressing the Synod.

The reporter is Kieron Wood.

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