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Church of England apologises for tone of gay marriage report
Source: BBC
Church of England apologises for tone of gay marriage report
15 February 2017 UK
Leading bishops have apologised to members of the Church of England who may be alienated by a report on homosexuality and same-sex marriage.
The report by the House of Bishops, which the General Synod is debating, calls for a "fresh tone".
But it maintains that marriage in church should only be between a man and a woman, and services should not be held to bless same-sex relationships.
The Bishop of Norwich said the Church "owes much" to gay members and clergy.
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15 February 2017 UK
Leading bishops have apologised to members of the Church of England who may be alienated by a report on homosexuality and same-sex marriage.
The report by the House of Bishops, which the General Synod is debating, calls for a "fresh tone".
But it maintains that marriage in church should only be between a man and a woman, and services should not be held to bless same-sex relationships.
The Bishop of Norwich said the Church "owes much" to gay members and clergy.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-38982013