Quote by: David Hope, Baron Hope of Thornes

The question of whether women should be made bishops once they had been ordained is absolutely pivotal. It seems to me absolute nonsense for women to be ordained to the priesthood but not to the episcopacy because the two are inextricably linked.


Author Bio


  • NameDavid Hope, Baron Hope of Thornes
  • DescriptionBishop of Wakefield; Bishop of London; Archbishop of York
  • BornApril 14, 1940
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionPolitician; Priest
  • AwardsKnight Commander Of The Royal Victorian Order