Church of England should be able to bless and marry same-sex couples, says Bishop of Oxford

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The Church of England should allow same-sex marriage for congregation and clergy, the Bishop of Oxford has said, becoming the most senior figure to weigh in on the subject. By law no Church of England minister can bless or marry gay couples.

Published 3 months ago · London, United Kingdom

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Bishop says church should allow gay marriage

The Right Reverend Dr Steven Croft says his views on same-sex marriage were "slow to change".

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Church of England should allow same-sex marriage, says Bishop of Oxford

Steven Croft apologises for church’s history on LGBTQ+ rights, but calls for ‘love and respect for those who take different views’

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Church of England should allow same-sex marriage, says Bishop of Oxford

The clergyman said he wanted to acknowledge the pain and distress of gay people in the life of the Church.

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

Bishop of Oxford calls for Church of England to accept same-sex marriage

The Rt Rev Steven Croft is the most senior cleric to show support and says he is sorry that his own views were ‘slow to change’

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Times

More bishops join call for Church to bless same-sex marriage

The Bishop of Oxford has broken ranks to become the most senior serving cleric to call for the Church of England to start conducting same-sex weddings.The Right Rev Steven Croft also called for married gay Christians to have “the freedom to be sexually active”. His landmark declaration was issued to

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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