Anglican Church in Singapore ‘deeply disappointed’ by Church of England’s blessing of same-sex couples; Malaysian churches also unhappy


The statement by the Anglican Church in Singapore was also signed by the bishops of Sabah, Kuching and West Malaysia. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, Feb 19 (The Straits Times/ANN): The Anglican Church in Singapore said on Saturday that it “cannot condone” the Church of England’s decision to offer blessings to same-sex couples.

A statement signed by the Right Reverend Titus Chung, bishop of the Anglican Church, said that many members are “troubled” by the development.

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