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Cardinal Keith O'Brien snubs gay marriage talks with Scottish government
Britain's most senior Roman Catholic - Cardinal Keith O'Brien - has suspended direct communication with Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond.
The move is in protest at the Scottish government's support for the introduction of same-sex marriages.
The cardinal has also turned down an invitation to meet government ministers to discuss the new legislation.
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In a letter to Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, the cardinal asked for any future discussions between the church and government on the issue to take place between officials.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-19305232
The move is in protest at the Scottish government's support for the introduction of same-sex marriages.
The cardinal has also turned down an invitation to meet government ministers to discuss the new legislation.
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In a letter to Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, the cardinal asked for any future discussions between the church and government on the issue to take place between officials.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-19305232
I suspect the Scottish government may be quite glad - it's one less distraction. Notice that all 5 parties in the Scottish parliament support the legislation.
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