Do not obstruct Synod’s decision on same-sex blessings, members say

Feb 1, 2024 by

by Francis Martin, Church Times: MORE than 130 members of the General Synod have signed a letter expressing their view that the proposal of a “reset” of the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process is unwise, and that talk of a “settlement”...

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Pope defends Vatican guidance on same-sex couples

Jan 28, 2024 by

by Ryan Foley, Christian Today: Pope Francis is seeking to clarify that the Catholic Church is not changing its teachings about homosexual practices and same-sex relationships as the Vatican faces criticism for approving a document...

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Stand alone services of same sex blessings may not be brought forward yet

Jan 26, 2024 by

Dear Reader, Last July’s General Synod was the most divisive meeting of the C of E’s governing body since I began reporting on religious affairs in the late 1980s. February’s meeting looks set to match it with rumours already afoot of...

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Process isn’t sexy but it matters. The Church is in a mess over same-sex blessings

Jan 13, 2024 by

by Rebecca Chapman, Premier: Failing to follow good process always results in more problems and more pain. That’s why the Church of England’s wranglings over same-sex blessings are bound to continue, says Rebecca Chapman. Process isn’t...

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On Religion: Same-Sex Blessings Highlight Doctrinal Fault Lines Within Catholicism

Jan 11, 2024 by

by Terry Mattingly, Religion Unplugged: Bishop Martin Mtumbuka pulled no punches when passing judgment on the Vatican’s stunning declaration that Catholic clergy could bless couples living in “irregular relationships,” such as...

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Why no-one wants the Prayers of Love and Faith

Jan 10, 2024 by

by Ann Onymous, Psephizo: A major problem with the Prayers of Love and Faith package (PLF) that scraped through Synod is that no one actually wants this approach. The only caveat to that ‘no one’ is that—for now—some who want to see much...

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