Equal marriage

Parliament’s part in the C of E’s rifts on equality for women and gay people | Letters
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
07, Feb, 2023 @6:05 PM

One side of the C of E preaches LGBT+ acceptance, the other says I’m going to hell. This can’t go on | Jayne Ozanne
‘Blessing’ LGBT+ people instead of allowing equal marriage is just the latest round of Church of England can-kicking, says Jayne Ozanne, an elected member of the General Synod
Jayne Ozanne
03, Feb, 2023 @11:48 AM

C of E bishops’ compromise on same-sex marriage will not settle painful divisions
Archbishop of Canterbury acknowledges the proposals are likely to displease both conservatives and progressives
Harriet Sherwood
18, Jan, 2023 @2:04 PM

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
Harriet Sherwood
18, Jan, 2023 @12:54 PM

‘We’d love to be married in church’: C of E debates same-sex church weddings
Anglican bishops to discuss and vote on proposal to be put to synod in February
Harriet Sherwood
15, Jan, 2023 @2:00 PM

The Guardian view on LGBT+ Anglicans: finally grounds for hope? | Editorial
Editorial: A significant intervention by the bishop of Oxford points the way to overdue reform in the Church of England
Editorial
07, Nov, 2022 @7:20 PM

Five more Anglican bishops back same-sex marriages in church
Church of England bishops say clergy should be able to act according to conscience on issue that has divided Christianity
Harriet Sherwood
04, Nov, 2022 @6:44 PM

Church of England should allow same-sex marriage, says Bishop of Oxford
Steven Croft apologises for church’s history on LGBTQ+ rights, but calls for ‘love and respect for those who take different views’
Tobi Thomas
03, Nov, 2022 @6:57 PM

Justin Welby forced to allow Anglican bishops to reject statement on sexuality
Archbishop of Canterbury responds to outcry over declaration that marriage is ‘between a man and a woman’
Harriet Sherwood
26, Jul, 2022 @10:13 AM

Motion to oppose same-sex marriage forces rethink of Anglican summit
Division flares in run-up to first such meeting of bishops from around world in 14 years
Robert Booth Social affairs correspondent
25, Jul, 2022 @6:37 PM

Pete Buttigieg urges Republicans to back same-sex marriage bill
Senate Democrats hope at least 10 Republicans will support Respect for Marriage Act after 157 in House voted against it
Martin Pengelly in New York
24, Jul, 2022 @3:22 PM

Church of Scotland general assembly votes to allow same-sex marriages
Ministers and deacons to be allowed to opt in to officiate at same-sex weddings, ending centuries-old ban
Severin Carrell Scotland editor
23, May, 2022 @1:16 PM
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