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Church in Wales Approves Bill on Blessings of Same-Sex Marriages

The 143-member governing body voted overwhelmingly to add the blessing to the Book of Common Prayer, despite opposition from conservative Anglicans.

Summary
Temporary measures already allowed same-sex couples to get their marriage or civil partnership blessed.

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ITVITV
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Church in Wales votes to continue offering same-sex blessings

·London, United Kingdom
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Wales OnlineWales Online
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Church in Wales approves blessings of same-sex marriages

But same-sex couples still won't be able to be officially married by the Church of Wales

·Wales, United Kingdom
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Attitude.co.ukAttitude.co.uk
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Church in Wales approves blessings of same-sex unions but stops short of marriage

The governing body of the Church in Wales has approved the blessing of same-sex unions with an overwhelming majority on 15 April.

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Pink NewsPink News
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Church in Wales Permanently Blesses Same-Sex Marriages

The Church in Wales has approved permanent same sex blessings for marriages, while allowing individual clergy to opt out.

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BBC NewsBBC News
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The Church in Wales to Vote on Blessing Same-Sex Marriage Permanently

The governing body of the Church in Wales to decide whether to bless the marriage or civil partnership of same-sex couples permanently, as the experimental period ends.

·United Kingdom
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cambrian-news.co.ukcambrian-news.co.uk

The Church in Wales to continue offering blessings for same-sex couples

The Church in Wales has voted to make permanent provision for church blessings for couples in same-sex Civil Marriages and Civil Partnerships.

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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
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