Just two weeks after it gave priests the right to wed same-sex couples, Sweden has ordained its first-ever openly gay bishop. A world first? Bishop Eva Brunne Eva Brunne, 55, is believed to be the world's first 'out' lesbian bishop. She lives with her long-term partner and three-year-old son. "Diversity is a big wealth," she said of her ordination in the Lutheran church. "I am happy and very proud to be part of a church that encourages people to make their own decisions," she added.
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News Staff
First published: Tuesday, 10th November 2009 - 9:17am