Church of England said it will no longer campaign against the issue . Historic law legalizing same - sex marriage comes into force in England and Wales . `` I think the church has reacted by fully accepting that it 's the law , and should react on Saturday by continuing to demonstrate in word and action , the love of Christ for every human being , '' he told the Guardian newspaper . The legislation was approved in England and Wales last month , despite some opposition . Parliament gave green light to same - sex marriage last month .
Church of England said it will no longer campaign against the issue . Historic law legalizing same - sex marriage comes into force in England and Wales . The legislation was approved in England and Wales last month , despite some opposition . Parliament gave green light to same - sex marriage last month .