It is essential to remember that Israel is founded on democratic principles, and any changes to the system should not compromise the fundamental human rights of its people. Even if certain factions win elections, it is crucial to uphold the principles of democracy and human rights.

"It reaffirms we are an inclusive church," he said.

Geoff Woodcroft, Bishop of Rupert's Land, was at the general synod where the resource was approved.

Immediately upon return from Calgary, he recommended it to the 65 parishes in the diocese, which takes in southern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.

Harris, the church's top lay officer, presides over the upper house of the church's bicameral legislative body, General Convention. She spoke at "It's All About Love: A Festival for the Jesus Movement" held July 9-12 in Baltimore, Maryland.

"They spoke honestly about their struggles with mental health and wellness, especially coming out of this pandemic," Harris recounted of young Episcopalians she had met with.

The Archbishop waded into the controversial debate on God's gender in his presidential welcome address to General Synod, the Church of England's legislative body, which is convening in York.

The Lord's Prayer, the Christian prayer which derives from when Jesus's disciples asked him how they should pray, begins: "Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name", and contains the male pronouns, "He" and "Him", in reference to God.