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Pope marks 10 years with podcast and a diplomatic row

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis marked 10 years as head of the Catholic Church on Monday with a podcast, a private mass and a series of interviews, one of which triggered a diplomatic spat with Nicaragua.

Bangkok Post

King Charles’ sacred coronation oil blessed in Jerusalem

The sacred oil which will be used to anoint King Charles at his coronation has been consecrated in Jerusalem

The New Daily

Welby calls for just peace between Russia and Ukraine on war anniversary

Archbishop says Russia cannot be treated like Germany after first world war, nor Ukraine forced into unjust compromise

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Justin Welby: Deal to end war must not treat Russia like Germany in 1919

An end to the war must be fair for Ukraine and not harsh on Moscow, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned.

The Independent UK

Anglicans reject Justin Welby as head of global church amid anger at same-sex blessings

Church leaders of some developing countries say C of E has disqualified itself as ‘mother church’

The Guardian - UK

Some Anglican bishops reject leader Welby over gay marriage

Several Anglican bishops from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific say they no longer recognize Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as their leader

The Independent UK

Group of global Anglican church leaders ousts Welby over gay blessing reform

The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches has said it no longer considers Justin Welby to be ‘the leader of the global communion’.

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Archbishop criticises political attempts to ‘force same-sex marriage’ on Church

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has spoken at a global Anglican Consultative Council meeting in Ghana.

The Independent UK

Anglicans angry at same-sex blessings question Justin Welby’s ‘fitness to lead’

Group representing churches in global south will meet to consider radical action over C of E decision

The Guardian - UK

Welby ‘juggling the impossible’ as he faces criticism after gay blessings vote

The Archbishop of Canterbury is also leader of the Anglican Communion and has come under fire from some for his support of the motion.

The Independent UK

Church of England OKs blessings for same-sex couples, but it still won't marry them

Same-sex couples still can't marry in the church, but clergy can now choose to confer blessings on a civil marriage or partnership. The decision came after a vigorous debate.

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Same-sex blessings a ‘moment of hope’ for Church but divisions still ‘run deep’

The Bishop of London said he recognised the change ‘does not go nearly far enough for many but too far for others’.

The Independent UK

Church of England makes decision on same-sex blessings after two-day debate

The position on gay marriage will not change and same-sex couples will still be unable to marry in church

Wales Online

MPs should not influence church on same-sex marriage, says Justin Welby

Archbishop of Canterbury tells members not to be swayed by ‘groups or lobbies or outsiders’ at General Synod

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Prince Harry's wish for Archie put Meghan Markle in 'very difficult position'

While Prince William and Kate Middleton stuck to royal tradition with their children George, Charlotte and Louis, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had other plans for Archie and Lilibet

The Independent UK

Justin Welby urges Synod members to vote with conscience on same-sex blessings

The Archbishop of Canterbury noted there is ‘painful’ disagreement on the issue but said people must not vote in fear of the future.

Evening Standard

Church of England to discuss same-sex marriage

Same-sex marriage has been legal for 10 years in England and Wales, but the state church does not allow its ministers to marry same-sex couples

The Independent UK

Protesters call for gay marriage rights as Church of England Synod meets

Proposals of blessings for same-sex couples have been welcomed by some as progress, while others said they do not go far enough.

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Parliament’s part in the C of E’s rifts on equality for women and gay people

Letters: Westminster interference over women priests left a legacy that is still felt today, says April Alexander, while Andy Foster says equality for LGBTQ+ people in the church must become law

The Guardian - UK

Church of England to consider greener alternatives to burial

Water cremation and human composting among methods to be discussed by General Synod this week

The Independent UK

Too many LGBT people have heard ‘the words of rejection’ from Church of England

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby made the remarks in his opening address to the General Synod 2023.

France 24

Pope Francis joins Anglican, Presbyterian leaders in denouncing anti-gay laws

Pope Francis, the head of the Anglican Communion and the top Presbyterian minister together denounced the criminalization of homosexuality on Sunday and said gay people should be welcomed by their churches.

The Independent UK

Pope planning India, Mongolia trips after Lisbon, Marseille

Pope Francis is planning to visit India next year and is studying a possible trip to Mongolia later this year

Reuters

Pope Francis says laws criminalising LGBT people are a 'sin' and an injustice

Pope Francis said on Sunday that laws criminalising LGBT people are a sin and an injustice because God loves and accompanies people with same-sex attraction.

The Independent UK

Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian minister denounce anti-gay laws

Pope Francis, the head of the Anglican Communion and the top Presbyterian minister have spoken out on LGBTQ rights

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