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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Harriet Sherwood

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

Church of England General Synod
The archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell (left), and the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, at the General Synod
The archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell (left), and the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, at the General Synod on Thursday. Photograph: James Manning/PA

Church of England priests will be permitted to bless the civil marriages of same-sex couples in a profound shift in the church’s stance on homosexuality after a historic vote by its governing body.

The first blessings for gay couples could happen this summer. Individual churches will be encouraged to state clearly whether they will offer blessings to avoid confusion and disappointment.

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