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  "path": "/news/2026/2/16/church-of-england-abandons-pursuit-of-spiritual-blessings-for-same-sex-couples",
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  "textContent": "The Anglican denomination continues to reject gay marriage, a decision it affirmed in 2023 while instead voting to pursue blessings. The vote to end the pursuit closed three years of work in the broader Living in Love and Faith initiative...",
  "title": "Following Years-Long Debate, Church Of England Votes Against Blessings For Same-Sex Couples",
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