Opinion: The Church of England and Pope Francis softened on same-sex couples. Will it last? - Los Angeles Times
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Last updated 17 Jul 2024
England's state church and the Roman Catholic church just allowed blessings for same-sex couples. But like U.S. Methodists, they face a backlash against modernizing.
England's state church and the Roman Catholic church just allowed blessings for same-sex couples. But like U.S. Methodists, they face a backlash against modernizing.
England's state church and the Roman Catholic church just allowed blessings for same-sex couples. But like U.S. Methodists, they face a backlash against modernizing.
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