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July 01, 2011

The Guardian: Bishops review approach to gay relationships and gay priests

by Riazat Butt
The Guardian

The Church of England has said it is reviewing its approach to same-sex relationships and whether gay priests in civil partnerships should be allowed to become bishops, its most significant work on the subject for years.

According to a statement from the House of Bishops, there is a "theological task to be done to clarify further understanding of the nature and status of these partnerships".

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