A vicar of two parishes in London has publicly announced his decision to disregard provisions of the Church of England's new "pastoral guidance" prohibiting clergy from entering into a same-sex 'marriage'.
In a paper ballot of the House of Commons this week, MPs approved sweeping changes to legislation dating back as far as 1285AD to avoid unintended consequences of the Marriage (Same Sex) Couples Act 2013.
The House of Bishops of the Church of England have issued new "pastoral guidance" permitting churches to offer special prayers to newly 'married' same-sex couples.
