# United Methodist General Conference (2024)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/2024-united-methodist-general-conference
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Themes: Schism

The UMC lifts restrictions on LGBTQ clergy. At this point in the timeline (2024), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Francis (13 March 2013 – 21 April 2025).

## Why it matters
United Methodist General Conference mattered because it changed the boundaries of communion between Christian churches, divisions that still shape Christianity today.

Pope at the time: [Pope Francis](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-francis)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — United Methodist Church](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Methodist_Church)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — United Methodist General Conference](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=United+Methodist+General+Conference)
- [Wikipedia — Modern Era (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_the_20th_century)