The Latest Breaking News from Church of England

Letter: One reader describes the church blessing they and their partner had in 2018, complete with hymns, prayers and vows in front of friends and family

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

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"Christians have recognized since ancient times that God is neither male nor female," a spokesperson for the Church of England says.

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.

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

London (AFP) - The Church of England's governing body on Thursday endorsed plans to let priests offer blessings to same-sex couples, after hours of acrimonious debate highlighted deep Anglican divisions on the issue.

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

Passing of motion at General Synod represents profound shift in church’s stance on homosexuality