20 November 2012 Last updated at 13:16 ET
The general synod of the Church of England has voted against the appointment of women as bishops.
The decision came at the end of a day of debate by supporters and opponents – and a 12-year legislative process.
The measure needed two-thirds majorities in each of the synod’s three houses – bishops, clergy and laity.
Controversy had centred on the provisions for parishes opposed to women bishops to request supervision by a stand-in male bishop.
Church vote rejects women bishops
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