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Church of England votes to offer blessings to same-sex couples

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The Church of England has voted in favour of a motion to offer blessings to same sex-couples in civil partnerships and marriages.

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BBC News

Church of England backs plans to bless gay couples

The move does not change the Church's teaching that marriage is only between a man and a woman.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Church of England votes in favour of blessings for same-sex unions

Passing of motion at General Synod represents profound shift in church’s stance on homosexuality

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Church of England backs blessings for same-sex couples

The Church’s General Synod backed the proposals by a wide margin

1 year ago·India

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The Independent

Church of England synod votes in favour of blessings for same-sex couples

The position on gay marriage will not change and same-sex couples will still be unable to marry in church.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

Church Of England Backs Blessings For Same-Sex Couples

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 on the issue. The Church's General Synod -- comprising hundreds of elected members, which meets two or three times a year -- backed the proposals by a wide margin following an eight-hour debate across two days. A total of 250 bishops, clergy and laity supported…

1 year ago·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

Church of England allows blessings for same-sex couples

LONDON (AP) — 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.

1 year ago·United States

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