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Church of England allows blessings for same-sex couples
1 year, 10 months ago

Church of England allows blessings for same-sex couples

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Church of England’s national assembly on Thursday voted to let priests bless same-sex marriages and civil partnerships, while continuing to ban church weddings for the same couples. “It is my prayer that what has been agreed today will represent a step forward for all of us within the Church — including LGBTQI+ people — as we remain …

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Church of England backs blessings for same-sex couples
1 year, 10 months ago

Church of England backs blessings for same-sex couples

Firstpost  

They also recognised “the failure of the Church to be welcoming” to LGBTQ people, following an unprecedented apology last month by bishops for the “hostile and homophobic response” they have sometimes faced London: The Church of England’s governing body on Thursday endorsed plans to let priests offer blessings to same-sex couples, after hours of acrimonious debate highlighted deep Anglican divisions …

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Justin Welby urges Synod members to vote with conscience on same-sex blessings
1 year, 10 months ago

Justin Welby urges Synod members to vote with conscience on same-sex blessings

The Independent  

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Protesters call for gay marriage rights as Church of England Synod meets
1 year, 10 months ago

Protesters call for gay marriage rights as Church of England Synod meets

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Protesters have called on the Church of England to stop …

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