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Recent discussions highlight the decline in church attendance in the UK and internal conflicts within the United Methodist Church in Liberia over same-sex marriage. The Church of England struggles with dwindling numbers, while the Catholic Church continues to resist ordaining women, reflecting broader societal debates on gender and inclusion.
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Despite UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's dismissal of reparations discussions, Commonwealth leaders are set to address the issue at the upcoming summit in Samoa. A draft communique emphasizes the need for a 'meaningful conversation' on reparatory justice regarding the transatlantic slave trade, potentially obligating the UK to significant reparations.
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Archbishop Justin Welby revealed his ancestral connection to slavery through his great-great-great-grandfather, Sir James Fergusson, who owned enslaved people in Jamaica. This revelation follows Welby's commitment to address the Church of England's historical ties to slavery, including a £100 million pledge for reparative initiatives.