For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Church of England's general synod has voted in favour of offering blessings to same-sex couples in civil partnerships and marriages.A marathon near-eight hour debate across two days ended in a vote for the proposals on Thursday at a meeting of what is known as the church's parliament.
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