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The Anglican Communion responds to the 68th UN Commission on the Status of Women

For the last two weeks, representatives of the Anglican Communion participated in the UN Commission on the Status of Women.

27 March 2024

Archbishop of Canterbury urges the Church of Uganda to reject new Anti Homosexuality Act

Archbishop Justin Welby is urging Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba to reconsider his support for Uganda’s new Anti Homosexuality Act.

09 June 2023

Church of England Synod endorses bishop’s decision not to change doctrine of marriage

The C of E’s General Synod has this week endorsed the decision by the province’s College of Bishops not to change the doctrine of marriage.

11 February 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

Church of England and Anglican Communion respond to inaccurate press statements

Statements issued this week by the “GSFA Steering Committee” and the “Gafcon Primates Council” contain several inaccuracies.

21 October 2022

Archbishop of Canterbury criticises letter by the Primate of Nigeria, Archbishop Henry Ndukuba

Justin Welby reiterates that Lambeth I.10 restates a traditional view of Christian marriage and condemns homophobic actions or words.

05 March 2021

Wangaratta’s same-sex wedding blessing “valid”, Australia’s highest Church court rules

The Church of AustraliaAppellate Tribunal has issued legal Opinions after referrals related to the Dioceses of Wangaratta and Newcastle.

12 November 2020

Church of England publishes major teaching resource on identity and sexuality

The Church of England has published a series of Christian teaching resources on identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage.

09 November 2020

Opposing bishops embrace after Archbishop Justin Welby’s apology leads to agreement

A passionate debate at ACC-17 about sexuality ended with opposing bishops embracing while members sang “Bless the Lord, my soul”.

10 May 2019

British law maker withdraws attempt to remove clergy exemption on same-sex marriages

The UK Parliament has debated a proposal to remove an exemption for clergy on same sex marriages in England and Wales.

01 February 2019