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Church of England to Draft New Guidance for Same-Sex Blessings

The Church of England will draft new pastoral guidance and other materials to allow same-sex couples to receive blessings from priests.

10 July 2023 · 06:17 UTC

The Church's governing body, the General Synod, held a debate on the matter and received 226 responses.

The majority of responses called for more pastoral guidance to be required for the use of the prayers.

The Church of England, central to the Anglican communion, does not allow same-sex marriage in its churches.