Will gay marriage split the Anglican Communion?
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Tim Wyatt2022-08-11T15:34:00
Even before 650 bishops from across the world descended on Canterbury for the much anticipated Lambeth Conference, yet another row over same-sex partnerships was brewing. Tim Wyatt unpacks exactly what happened, why it matters, and what the future might hold
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