Archbishop will not use new prayer blessing for gay couples
The Archbishop of Canterbury will not personally use proposed new prayers to bless same-sex couples.
Earlier this week, bishops told the BBC the church would not change a teaching to allow priests to marry same-sex couples, but that itto gay couples following a civil marriage or partnership. Mr Welby told a press conference on Friday that he would "continue to pray for all those who come seeking prayer and to pray with love", including those who were gay, straight, or who had worries about their relationships.
"I wasn't expecting to get emotional but I am, because I think it puts the Church of England in a better place," he said, calling on those within the church who rejected the move to "hold together our unity".
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