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Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Rev. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu opposes resolutions of the Church of England.

10 February, 2023
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The Church of Uganda has started a process to officially split from Canterbury, the seat of the Anglican Church worldwide following its decision to allow priests bless same-sex marriages and civil partnerships.


In its Thursday vote, the national assembly of the Church of England voted to allow priests bless same-sex marriages and civil partnerships but maintained the ban on Church weddings for same couples. Reports indicate that the blessings are expected to begin later this year after the Church of England refines its guidance and issue supplemental prayers and liturgies for the priests to use.

The Most Rev. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda says that the resolutions by the General Synod of the Church of England are of great concern to the Church of Uganda.

He told journalists this morning that the Province will next week start meetings that will climax into the split from Canterbury around April, when church leaders under the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) movement are scheduled to meet in Kigali, Rwanda.

According to Kaziimba, the House of Bishops and the Provincial Assembly are united on the matter and will not allow walking the path of the Church of England

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