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The Church has allowed for a new suite of prayers for local churches to use to enable same-sex couples to have prayers of blessing within regular church services. Churches are not, however, allowed to ...

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General Synod did vote to continue to look at the issue, but bishops say there are "theological and legal barriers" to having such ceremonies now.

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Louisiana can proceed with a law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, according to a federal court decision on Feb. 20, 2026. The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals voted that it ...

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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 ...