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

Published 12:54 9 Feb 2023 GMT

Updated 13:03 9 Feb 2023 GMT

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

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The vote represents a profound shift in church’s stance on homosexuality

The Church of England is to offer church blessings to same-sex couples in civil marriages, according to reports. The Guardian reported on Thursday that the church has changed its stance on homosexuality following an historic vote by its governing body. The newspaper said the vote took place after an eight-hour debate, and was passed 250 votes to 181. This is a breaking news story. More to follow. 

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