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Church of England Halts Same-Sex Blessings Amid Division

2/13/2026

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The Church of England's General Synod halted the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process after a 252-132 vote, ending plans to bless same-sex couples.
Archbishop Sarah Mullally described the LLF process as leaving the church wounded, and many synod members expressed anger and disappointment.
A working group on relationships and sexuality will be formed, but some members criticized it as ineffective, and the church remains divided over same-sex marriage.

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The Church of England's General Synod halted the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process after a 252-132 vote, ending plans to bless same-sex couples.
Archbishop Sarah Mullally described the LLF process as leaving the church wounded, and many synod members expressed anger and disappointment.
A working group on relationships and sexuality will be formed, but some members criticized it as ineffective, and the church remains divided over same-sex marriage.