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Archbishop of Canterbury explains why he abstained on C of E same-sex prayers vote

Archbishop Justin Welby abstained in a vote by the Church of England’s General Synod on a motion about prayers for same sex couples.

16 November 2023

Church of England General Synod holds further debate on prayers for same-sex couples

The General Synod of the Church of England has asked the House of Bishops to hold a further debate on prayers for same-sex couples

16 November 2023

English bishops uphold marriage doctrine and offer pastoral resources for same-sex couples

Church of England’s College of Bishops will publish new resources for couples in same-sex relationships, while upholding traditional marriage.

18 January 2023

Canadian Primate reflects on "good disagreement"

Occasionally in my travels throughout our beloved church, people will ask where we are in our consideration of amending the marriage canon to allow for same-sex marriages.

25 August 2017