Clerics in Northern Ireland can conduct same-sex marriages if supported by church leaders

Thu, 16 Jul, 2020 - 21:09

Press Association

Measures allowing same-sex marriages in churches in Northern Ireland if priests and ministers enjoy support from their governing bodies have become law.

It will not be possible to compel churches or individual clerics to provide the ceremony.

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