Coverage dated January 17, 2023 to January 18, 2023

Church of England will not conduct same-sex marriages, offers apology instead

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The Church of England announced Wednesday that it will issue an apology to the LGBTQ+ community for the way it has been treated by the church, but it will not allow same-sex marriages to be carried out.

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The Week
Church of England refuses to lift ban on same-sex marriages (opens The Week)
Published Jan 17, 2023
UPI
Church of England will not conduct same-sex marriages, offers apology instead (opens UPI)
Published Jan 17, 2023
UPI's feed description
The Church of England announced Wednesday that it will issue an apology to the LGBTQ+ community for the way it has been treated by the church, but it will not allow same-sex marriages to be carried out.
The Guardian
Church of England bishops refuse to back gay marriage (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 17, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Bishops resist change that would allow clergy to marry same-sex couples but propose civil marriages can be blessed in church
Digital Journal
Church of England keeps ban on same-sex marriages (opens Digital Journal)
Published Jan 17, 2023
Digital Journal's feed description
The Church of England will not change its rules to allow priests to marry same-sex couples following five years of internal debate.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Church of England refuses to back same-sex marriage (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Jan 17, 2023
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
The Church of England said Wednesday it will allow blessings for same-sex, civil marriages for the first time but same-sex couples still will not be allowed to marry in its churches.
CBS News
Church of England rejects same-sex marriage, says union is between "one man and one woman for life" (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 17, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Under proposals outlined Wednesday, the Church will continue to refuse to allow same-sex couples to be married in its cathedrals.
NBC News
Church of England bishops refuse to allow same-sex marriages (opens NBC News)
Published Jan 17, 2023
NBC News's feed description
The Church of England is central to the wider Anglican communion, which represents more than 85 million people in over 165 countries.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
Church of England refuses to preside over same-sex marriages (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Jan 17, 2023
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
"Blessings" from the Church of England for same-sex marriage are allowed, but same-sex couples are still not allowed to marry in its churches.
Fox News
Church of England bishops slated to uphold ban on same-sex marriage, will issue apology to LGBTQI+ people (opens Fox News)
Published Jan 17, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Bishops in the Church of England will not be voting to overturn the historical doctrine that marriage is between one man and one woman during its general synod in February.
Towleroad Gay News
Church Of England Bishops Refuse To Back Same-sex Marriages (opens Towleroad Gay News)
Published Jan 18, 2023
Towleroad Gay News's feed description
Bishops of the Church of England said Wednesday they will continue to refuse to perform same-sex marriages, reaffirming that “holy matrimony is between one
Just the News
Church of England refuses to allow priests to perform same-sex marriages (opens Just the News)
Published Jan 18, 2023
Just the News's feed description
The Church of England is officially the state church of England, but not the entire United Kingdom, and King Charles III is its supreme governor.

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