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‘National Care Covenant needed in radical overhaul of broken social care system’

The Archbishops’ Commission said “piecemeal tinkering with the existing system will not produce the desired result”.

The Independent UK

Archbishop of Canterbury ‘failing to show leadership’ on LGBT marriage rights

Justin Welby engaged with dozens of protesters who gathered outside Lambeth Palace to demand equal marriage rights.

The Independent UK

Sandi Toksvig to meet Archbishop of Canterbury over same-sex marriage

Move follows bishops’ refusal to back gay marriage while blessings to be on voluntary basis for clergy

The Guardian - UK

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Sandi Toksvig to meet Archbishop of Canterbury amid same-sex marriage debate

In August, the TV presenter and comedian criticised Justin Welby for reaffirming a resolution that states marriage is ‘between a man and a woman’.

The Independent UK

Justin Welby ‘joyful’ at C of E switch but will not bless same-sex civil marriages

Archbishop of Canterbury’s position differs from that of archbishop of York, who says he will offer personal blessings

The Guardian - UK

Archbishop of Canterbury 'joyful' about same-sex marriage blessings but won't perform them

Plans to allow such blessings for the first time were outlined earlier this week, but the position on gay marriage will not change and same-sex couples will still be unable to marry at church

Wales Online

Justin Welby welcomes blessings for gay couples but will not perform them

The Archbishop of Canterbury said he had taken the decision due to his pastoral care and responsibility to the whole church.

The Independent UK

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People won’t forget Justin Welby’s empathy failure on gay marriage

After the legalisation of same-sex marriage, I attended the gorgeous wedding of two friends in the crypt of the House of Lords. It was a straight event but the bride wore gold Vivienne Westwood and the chaplain barely blinked an eye at a succession of gay bridesmen walking her down…

Evening Standard

Church of England says no to church gay weddings but will 'bless' same sex couples

The Church of England will bless same-sex couples and issue an apology to LGBTQ+ people but won't allow gay marriage in church, under new proposals on their position on sexuality

Daily Mirror

Church of England bishops refuse to back same-sex marriages

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 man and one woman for life.”

Tribune News Service

Church of England bishops refuse to allow same-sex marriages

The Church of England will refuse to allow same-sex couples to get married in its churches under proposals set out on Wednesday in which the centuries-old institution said it would stick to its teaching that marriage is between a man and a woman.

Reuters

Church of England refuses to back same-sex marriage

The Church of England says it will allow blessings for same-sex, civil marriages for the first time

The Independent UK

Church of England to bless gay couples but they still cannot marry in church

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has revealed a change in the church’s stance.

The Independent UK

Church of England bishops refuse to back gay marriage

Bishops resist change that would allow clergy to marry same-sex couples but propose civil marriages can be blessed in church

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Church of England ‘to refuse to back change to allow same-sex marriages’

The bishops met on Tuesday to finalise recommendations after five years of consultation and debate on the Church’s position on sexuality.

Evening Standard

Church of England to ‘refuse to back same-sex marriages’

After five years of consultation and debate on the Church’s position on sexuality, bishops have reportedly decided against change

Daily Mirror

Royal Family peace talks in bid to bring Harry back into fold before coronation

Prince Harry has repeatedly called for reconciliation, saying he wants 'an apology' from his family, but that they have 'shown absolutely no willingness to reconcile'

Reuters

Church of England says it knew of slavery links as fund set up to address 'shameful' past

The Church of England knew it was investing in the transatlantic slave trade during the 18th century, the head of its investment arm said on Wednesday, after it committed 100 million pounds ($121 million) to address the "shameful" wrongs of links to slavery.

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The Guardian - UK

C of E’s historic slavery fund – worth £100m but how far will it stretch across communities?

Clerical leaders hope for ‘lasting legacy’ to serve places affected by past slavery trade, but fund may spread thinly across all of west Africa and Caribbean

The Independent UK

Church slave trade links report prompts £100m funding to ‘address past wrongs’

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said: ‘I am deeply sorry for these links. It is now time to take action to address our shameful past.’

The Guardian - UK

C of E setting up £100m fund to ‘address past wrongs’ of slave trade links

Church to back community projects to compensate for financially benefiting from chattel slavery

The Independent UK

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for action to fix ‘broken’ care system in new year message

The Most Rev Justin Welby said carers should be properly valued by society

Daily Mirror

Archbishop of Canterbury blasts Government over 'broken' social care system

In his New Year message, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby, warned that care homes are struggling to deal with rising energy bills while battling to hold onto vital staff

Evening Standard

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for action to fix ‘broken’ care system

The Most Rev Justin Welby said carers should be properly valued by society

The Independent UK

Catholic worshippers across the UK to pray for Pope Benedict XVI

Church leaders have urged worshippers to keep the former pope in their prayers when they attend church services on Sunday.

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