Church of England paves way for gay marriage

Archbishops have apologised for the ‘damage and hurt’ caused to the LGBT community as the Church of England yesterday paved the way for same-sex marriages after three years of behind-closed-doors arguments on the issue.

Leaders admitted ‘talk of truth, holiness and discipleship has been wielded harshly’ and promised to make a decision within two years on changing Anglican rules that say gay sex is sinful.

A group led by the Bishop of London, the Right Reverend Sarah Mullally, will devise a ‘way forward for the Church in relation to human identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage’.