From The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette-
Bishop Dorsey McConnell of the Episcopal Archdiocese of Pittsburgh has approved to allow, but not intend, priests to have an advantage blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples.The confer Monday came late months of evidence and convention in the diocese, seeking social equality on a inherent let loose that, lengthways with other matters of sexuality, was formerly a extreme factor in a 2008 allotment amid uncommunicative Episcopalians.
Bishop McConnell's confer authorizes priests, beginning in fresh January, to be in charge surplus a rite for blessing long-term covenants for same-sex couples. That rite was certified in 2012 by the Episcopal Church's legal By and large Convention, object to applause by uncommunicative bishops and to advance review at the after that habit in 2015.
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