Bishop of London dismisses calls for civil partnerships in churches

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Bishop of London dismisses calls for civil partnerships in churches

The Rt Rev Richard Chartres was responding to demands from clergy on the right to hold ceremonies on their premisesThe bishop of London has rejected calls for civil partnerships to be registered in the capital’s churches, citing unity and the age of austerity as more pressing issues for clergy. The Rt Rev Richard Chartres, who is the third most senior Anglican cleric in the country, said it was right for the issue to be discussed openly, but it should not distract from the important ministry being carried out in communities.