![]() The Church of England also confirmed officially for the first time that it has “gay, bisexual and same-sex attracted” bishops among its leaders. “Therefore I will celebrate the fact that people are living that way and expressing their intimacy that way.” He also strongly suggested gay sex was not sinful, a view that would break with the church’s centuries-old teachings, saying: “I believe the great gift of sexual and physical intimacy to be cherished belongs in stable, loving committed relationships. ![]() ![]() I think it puts the Church of England in a better place.” And I know it’s not enough for some, and I’m really sorry it’s not enough. “I’m really pleased it’s changing for my gay friends, I'm really pleased. I completely support and understand Archbishop Justin’s position, but his position is different to mine. While I will be extremely joyfully celebrating these new resources, I will not personally use them in order not to compromise that pastoral care.”Īrchbishop Cottrell, asked whether he would use the new blessings, said: “Yes, I will. The bishops said they would offer blessings to same sex-couples following civil weddings.Įxplaining his decision at Lambeth Palace on Friday, Archbishop Welby said: “I have a pastoral responsibility for the whole Anglican Communion. The Most Rev Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop Welby’s second in command and the Church of England’s second most senior cleric, said he would offer blessings for same-sex couples because the Archbishop of Canterbury’s “position is different to mine”.Įarlier this week, plans by Church of England bishops detailing their refusal to endorse same-sex marriage but instead apologise to LGBTQI+ people for the “rejection, exclusion and hostility” they have suffered were leaked. The Most Rev Justin Welby said he was “extremely joyful” at proposals that would allow clergy to offer blessings in churches following a civil marriage or partnership but would not personally be conducting such services in order to remain a figure of “unity”. The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he will not personally bless same-sex marriages, but the Archbishop of York has said he will.
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