The two leaders of the Archbishops of Canterbury and York announced yesterday (Feb. 9. 2023) that the Church of England will offer blessings to same-sex civil unions after its General Synod voted in favor of the measure, the RT website reports.
"For the first time, the Church of England will publicly, unreservedly and joyfully welcome same-sex couples in church," the archbishops said in a statement, while conceding that "the church continues to have deep differences on these questions."
The body debated for over eight hours on the measure, initially introduced last month, before reaching its decision. with 250 votes in favor and 181 against. An amendment emphasizing that the move does not represent a divergence from existing Church doctrine, which does not permit same-sex marriage, was added during the process.
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