Anglican head ‘joyful’ about new LGBTQ rules but warns of splits

  London, United Kingdom ---The Archbishop of Canterbury said he was "extremely joyful" about plans to allow church blessings for same-sex couples, but warned deep divisions existed within the world's Anglican community over the issue. "I will be extremely, joyfully celebratory of these new (prayers of blessing)," he told a news conference. But said he would not personally offer such blessings due to opposition by much of the worldwide Anglican Communion, of which he is ceremonial head. "I will not personally use them in order not to compromise that pastoral care," Welby told reporters at his official London residence, Lambeth Palace. Highlighting the difficult po...

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