Church of England takes 'step towards gay marriage'

General Synod rejects report saying church ceremonies should only be between a man and a woman

Anglican Bishops
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The Church of England General Synod has taken "a step towards gay marriage" in churches, the Daily Telegraph reports.

Members voted against a bishops' report saying marriage in church should only be between a man and a woman and services should not be held to bless same-sex relationships.

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