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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Aine Fox

Church of England bishop apologises for ‘pain’ over same sex blessings row

A senior bishop has apologised and admitted “failures” as the Church of England's General Synod concluded a years-long process on same-sex relationships.

Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, said that he and his fellow bishops recognised the “pain and disappointment” as the Synod voted to wind up the work of the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) group.

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