Church of England General Synod votes against blessing same-sex marriage after long debate

[Gatewaynews - South Africa] - 19/02/2026

Originally published in Christian Daily International The Church of England’s General Synod has voted to end plans for stand-alone blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples in churches after extended debate. The decision also closes a years-long process that had examined whether such ceremonies (…)

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