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Gay blessings are a 'lose-lose position for everyone in the Church of England'
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) says it is "deeply saddened and profoundly grieved" by the General Synod's decision to back blessings for same-sex couples.
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Global South Anglicans 'deeply regret' CofE vote on gay blessings
The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches also questioned the Archbishop of Canterbury's "fitness to lead" the Anglican Communion over his support for the plans.
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Dozens killed in attack on Catholic mission sheltering refugees in Central African Republic
More than 40 people were killed and dozens wounded in Central African Republic in an attack on a Catholic mission sheltering 20,000 refugees, a regional lawmaker said.
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President Zuma's resignation a 'golden opportunity', says South African bishop: 'We have a country to build'
South Africa must seize the 'golden opportunity' of former President Jacob Zuma's resignation, to move forward and 'start afresh', the archbishop of Cape Town has said.
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Gifted multi-lingual musician appointed Pope's first ever African ambassador to Ireland
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, aged 60, to serve as Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, starting from this summer.
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Why This Archbishop Wept When His Church Rejected Same-Sex Blessings
"I was glad I wear glasses or the Synod would have seen the tears." Those were the words of the Archbishop of Cape Town Thabo Makgoba after the Church of Southern Africa's rejected a proposal to bless the the unions of gay couples.
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Black pastors assailed for giving their blessings to abortion, same-sex marriage advocate Hillary Clinton
Christian author and radio talk show host Michael L. Brown is denouncing the pastors who last week blessed Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and declared her as "the next president of the United States."
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22 dead this week in Central African Republic - Pope's visit in doubt
French defence ministry has warned the Catholic Church of potential security issues
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Pope hints visit to Central African Republic might be too dangerous
Speaking today in St Peter's Square, he called for an end to the "cycle of violence" in CAR.
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Christian forces clash with UN in Central African Republic
Shooting has left six dead and 10 injured in chaotic scenes.
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Can the Church of England afford same-sex blessings?
The staggering picture of the C of E's financial decline in the Diocesan Finances Review Update, circulated to Synod members ahead of their July meeting, comes as the C of E's bishops seek approval for their plan to allow standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples to go ahead on an experimental basis.
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Rico Tice leaves Church of England over same-sex blessings
Respected evangelist Rico Tice has left the Church of England over its decision to introduce blessings for same-sex couples.
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Learning from the African Church's extraordinary success
Why has faith in Africa blossomed beautifully, while Western Christianity declines? Here are four habits we should learn from our African brothers and sisters.
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Jesus set the example of service and care, says King Charles in Maundy Thursday message
King Charles III has spoken about the importance of showing care and kindness to others in a message that was specially recorded for Maundy Thursday.
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Pope Francis accuses critics of same-sex blessings of 'hypocrisy'
Pope Francis is accusing those opposed to the Vatican's declaration allowing priests to bless same-sex couples of hypocrisy as the Holy See continues to face blowback over that decision.
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Catholic archbishop admonishes Pope over same-sex blessings
A Catholic archbishop in Kazakhstan reportedly issued a formal repudiation of the Vatican doctrinal office's guidance this week allowing priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples. He accused the Catholic Church of propagating "gender ideology."
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5 things the Catholic Church's document on same-sex blessings does (and doesn't) say
The Vatican approved same-sex blessings, but there are a few caveats.
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Pope permits blessings for same-sex couples
Pope Francis has given his approval for priests to bless couples in "irregular" situations, including same-sex unions.
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Global South decries Church of England's 'disastrous decision' to move forward with same-sex blessings
The Global South Fellowship of Anglicans (GSFA) has said it is "saddened" by the decision of the Church of England General Synod yesterday to continue the process towards implementing same-sex blessings.
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Orthodox Anglicans grieved over 'disastrous decision' to commend same-sex blessings
Orthodox Anglicans have voiced dismay over Monday's decision by the House of Bishops in the Church of England to agree in principle to commending Prayers of Love and Faith for same-sex couples.
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Bishops break ranks over blessings for same-sex couples
Eleven Church of England bishops are refusing to back plans to introduce blessings for same-sex couples.
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CofE conservatives cannot stop same-sex blessings from becoming facts on the ground
Despite appearances, Church of England conservatives have not won a victory after the bishops announced that new services of blessing for same-sex couples now require two-thirds majorities in General Synod.
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Same-sex blessings and safeguarding dominate CofE General Synod
Just a few weeks ago, Bishop Sarah Mullally said that the bishops were "on track for November". Discussions this weekend will reveal whether that was just wishful thinking.
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