"The General Convention of the Episcopal Church authorized provisional rites for the blessing of same sex relationships, which might be used for the blessing of these relationships in churches under the direction and with the permission of the local bishop," Rev. Bauerschmidt wrote. "I have not given direction or permission for the use of these rites. This policy remains unchanged."
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Russia's Royal Romanov House said they hope that an inter-agency working group set up by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev's decree will put an end to a long-lasting dispute over the authenticity of the last Tsar's family remains, including the remains of the children of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II - Crown Prince Alexey and Grand Duchess Maria, which are being kept at the State Archives.
Journalists presented significantly distorted information, Alexander Zakatov said, commenting on media reports that the Imperial House has asked to provide them with a residence in the capital.
A bill introduced to protect churches and religious organizations from IRS and other federal punishment may be gaining steam according to lawmakers; however, only one Democrat currently co-sponsors the religious freedom bill.
The Patriarchate of Jerusalem expresses its sorrow on the recent decision of the Patriarchate of Antioch to break off communion with it, and would like to sincerely and truthfully inform the sister Orthodox Churches and its flock about the following: