Washington National Cathederal to perform same-sex marriages
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CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -
The Washington National Cathedral, which is considered to be the nation's most prominent church, is set to announce a policy change related to same-sex marriages, allowing them to be performed there.
Cathedral officials say they'll be one of the first Episcopal congregations to do so.
Same-sex marriage is legal in the District of Columbia and neighboring Maryland.
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