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Canterbury Anglican Cathedral.

Church of England to create 'celebratory' transgender liturgies

Dec 12, 2018

By Ed Condon

The Church of England has published pastoral guidelines for liturgical services that would celebrate the completion of “gender transitioning” by... Read more

St. Matthew's Church, Rastrick, which is shared by Anglicans and Methodists.

Anglicans, Methodists in UK consider sharing ministers

Jun 29, 2017

The Methodist Church in Britain and the Church of England announced Sunday that each ecclesial community is considering a proposal... Read more

The Anglican Westminster Abbey in London, October 16, 2010.

Woman bishop challenges future of Anglican-Catholic dialogue

Jan 30, 2015

By Ann Schneible

While the consecration of the Church of England's first woman bishop presents significant challenges in bringing Catholics and Anglicans into... Read more

Monsignor Marcus Stock celebrates Mass on August 13, 2013.

Leeds' new bishop: 'I have longed and longed to be with you'

Sep 15, 2014

Msgr. Marcus Stock, who was appointed Monday as Bishop of Leeds, England, has said in a message to his new... Read more

Lambeth Palace.

Church of England allows gay men to become bishops

Jan 4, 2013

The Church of England has decided to permit gay male clergy in civil partnerships to become bishops, provided that they... Read more

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Alessandro Allori, “The Presentation of Mary,” 1598.

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The Supreme Court of India.

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