Following the Archbishop of Canterbury's appearance at an equal marriage rights protest, activists have said 'he has not shown leadership' in ending discrimination against LGBT.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby speaks with Jayne Ozanne and other LGBT+ campaigners and their allies outside Lambeth Palace
The protest on Monday evening was organised by former government LGBT adviser and General Synod member Jayne Ozanne along with veteran campaigner Peter Tatchell.Mr Welby said he can understand why it is painful for LGBT people to be denied the same marriage rights but said church institutions globally are ‘deeply divided’ over the issue.
Mr Tatchell said the Archbishop’s appearance at the protest was a ‘PR move’ and did not illustrate a willingness to help further their cause.LGBT campaigners claimed the Archbishop didn’t say ‘anything of substance’
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