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Toronto Archbishop to Bless Gay Marriages Despite Vote
Last edited Wed Jul 13, 2016, 04:10 PM - Edit history (1)
EDIT July 13, 2016 - New AP headline at link: Anglicans Recount Same-Sex Votes, Resolution Now PassesSource: Associated Press
Toronto Archbishop to Bless Gay Marriages Despite Vote
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TORONTO — Jul 12, 2016, 1:06 PM ET
Toronto's Archbishop has joined several other prominent clergymen who say they will bless same-sex marriages in defiance of a narrow vote by the Anglican Church of Canada not to authorize gay unions.
More than 200 delegates attending the six-day General Synod 2016 narrowly rejected the resolution Monday night after hearing from more than 60 speakers, most of them in favor of gay marriage.
Toronto Archbishop Colin Johnson said he wanted his gay and lesbian colleagues "to share the joy" and that he believes most Anglicans support same-sex marriage.
The U.S. Episcopal Church, the Anglican body in the United States, is alone among Anglican bodies in approving gay marriage and has faced a backlash for its support of same-sex unions.
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TORONTO — Jul 12, 2016, 1:06 PM ET
Toronto's Archbishop has joined several other prominent clergymen who say they will bless same-sex marriages in defiance of a narrow vote by the Anglican Church of Canada not to authorize gay unions.
More than 200 delegates attending the six-day General Synod 2016 narrowly rejected the resolution Monday night after hearing from more than 60 speakers, most of them in favor of gay marriage.
Toronto Archbishop Colin Johnson said he wanted his gay and lesbian colleagues "to share the joy" and that he believes most Anglicans support same-sex marriage.
The U.S. Episcopal Church, the Anglican body in the United States, is alone among Anglican bodies in approving gay marriage and has faced a backlash for its support of same-sex unions.
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/toronto-archbishop-bless-gay-marriages-vote-40521998
