The Church of England formally apologized for its treatment of LGBTQ people, even as it said that same\u002Dsex couples won\u0027t be allowed to marry
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Nonetheless, the Church of England’s stance that matrimony is restricted to unions between one man and one woman will remain in place. It has instead proposed offering same-sex couples the chance to have a church service with prayers of dedication, thanksgiving or for God’s blessing after they have a civil wedding or register a civil partnership.Article content
Among them will be Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the spiritual leader of the Anglican Church. He described the introduction of the prayers as “a moment of joy and celebration” but said his role in the Anglican communion makes his primary task to work for unity among some 85 million members.Article content
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