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LGBTI

December 15, 2016

Blocking married gay chaplain probably lawful, though pointless

The Church of England did not break the law by blocking a hospital chaplain from a job for being gay and married, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has
October 14, 2016

Bishops, balance and boldness

In Anglican and other churches where current policies get in the way of witnessing to Christ in word and deed, senior clergy and elders act in various wa
October 4, 2016

Pope’s mixed messages on LGBTI inclusion

Pope Francis has again spoken in favour of a pastoral approach based on “accompanying” people regardless of sexual identity.
September 4, 2016

A gay bishop and loving everyone: the dilemma of church leaders

Nicholas Chamberlain, the Anglican Bishop of Grantham, has come out as gay and in a relationship, though sexually abstinent in line with church rules.
June 13, 2016

Orlando, hate-stirring and compromise

Fifty people were killed in a shooting in a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) nightclub in Orlando, Florida yesterday (12 June 2016).
February 4, 2016

Christians unite to campaign for LGBTI equality in Church of England

A group of Christians have come together to form the LGBTI Mission, which will campaign for the full acceptance and affirmation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people within the Church of England.
January 22, 2016

Anglican unity, homophobic prejudice and religious violence

Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has praised “the unity that was so remarkably shown” at a controversial gathering of Anglican primates the pr
January 10, 2016

Senior Anglicans urge repentance on treatment of gay Christians

Over 100 Senior Anglicans, including the Dean of St Paul’s, have signed an open letter to the Archbishops of Canterbury and York calling on the Church of England to repent of its ‘second class citizen’ treatment of Christians over issues of sexuality.
October 22, 2014

After Synod, the Catholic debate on sexuality continues

As the Synod on the Family ends, Savi Hensman examines the greater openness with which the Roman Catholic Church is now debating sexuality.
October 5, 2014

Anglicans and others sign 'love letter' to gay bishops

Over 300 Anglicans and members of other churches have signed an open letter to bishops who are secretly gay, encouraging them to 'come out' about their sexuality.