US EditionChurch of England backs trial blessings for same-sex couples; Welby abstains
- The Church of England does not allow same-sex marriage, but is trying to be more inclusive and apologized for past discrimination.
- The CoE voted to introduce trial services for same-sex couples, although final approval is needed from bishops.
- The leader of the Anglican Communion abstained from the vote, citing his responsibility to all members of the church.
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Church of England will try out blessing same-sex marriages
Gay couples will now be able to have their marriages blessed by the Church of England following a narrow vote by the denomination’s parliament. The decision hinged on one vote. The couples won’t actually be able to be married in the church, which still teaches that marriage should be between a man and a woman only. And the decision to offer blessings is only a trial run. Related: This guy saw 7 antigay protesters outside a church, so he calle…
Church of England backs trial blessings for same-sex couples, Welby abstains
LONDON, Nov 16 — The Church of England’s governing body has narrowly voted to back special services to bless same-sex couples on a trial basis but, underlining deep divisions on the topic, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said he had abstained. The CoE - central to the entire Anglican Communion of 85 million believers across 165 countries - does not allow same-sex marriage, standing by its teaching that marriage is between a man and a woman…
Church of England backs trial blessings for same-sex couples; Welby abstains
LONDON, United Kingdom – The Church of England’s governing body has narrowly voted to back special services to bless same-sex couples on a trial basis but, underlining deep divisions on the topic, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said he had abstained. The CoE – central to the entire Anglican Communion of 85 million believers across 165 countries – does not allow same-sex marriage, standing by its teaching that marriage is between a man and…
Church of England backs trial blessings for same-sex couples, Welby abstains
The Church of England's governing body has narrowly voted to back special services to bless same-sex couples on a trial basis but, underlining deep divisions on the topic, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said he had abstained. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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