Tag: France
French lawmakers to vote on same-sex marriage bill
Same-sex marriage in France could take a step closer to reality Tuesday, as lawmakers vote on a controversial bill that would extend the right to marry and adopt to same-sex couples.
France’s parliament approve gay marriage article
The French National Assembly has approved the most important article of a bill to legalise same-sex marriage.
Pro-gay marriage rally hits Paris streets
Thousands of supporters of a French government-sponsored bill that would legalise marriage and adoption for same-sex couples are marching in Paris.
More French back same-sex marriage
The number of people who support the legalisation of same-sex marriage in France has risen despite major protests against the government’s planned reforms earlier this month, a new poll shows.
Bishop backtracks over gay incest jibe
A French archbishop who claimed gay marriage could lead to incest or polygamy partially backtracked Tuesday following a furore over comments he claims were misinterpreted.
French Catholic Church pro-marriage prayer provokes gay rights row
Roman Catholic congregations in churches across France prayed for traditional marriage on Wednesday, provoking accusations of homophobia from gay rights groups as Paris prepares to legalize same-sex matrimony.