A married church of England bishop has resigned from his position in order to join the Roman Catholic Church after what he said was “ among the most testing periods of my life.” The Rt Rev Jonathan Goodall announced his decision to leave after eight years as Bishop ofEbbsfleetfollowing “ a long period of prayer.” He will now seek full communion with the Roman Catholic Church.He is understood to have felt a “ pull ” towards Rome and took the personal decision in response to what he believes is Go

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