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Church of England Divides Opinion with Plan to Allow Same-Sex Blessings, But Not Marriages

Religion · January 18, 2023

Church of England Divides Opinion with Plan to Allow Same-Sex Blessings, But Not Marriages

The Church of England has released "historic plans" outlining a proposed way forward after decades of bitter and anguished division over sexuality. The proposal, endorsed by bishops this week, will be put to the C of E's governing body, the General Synod, next month.

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