Bishops promise decision on historic change to traditional teachings after years of strife

The Church of England could make a historic change to traditional teaching on sexuality in less than two years after bishops promised that decisions on issues that have riven the church for decades would be taken in 2022.

The self-imposed deadline could end with clergy being permitted to conduct same-sex marriages – or the church could opt to reinforce traditional teaching on marriage, sexuality and gender.

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