Debate, protests mark legalization of gay marriage in France

Apr 23, 2013 - 12:41 pm .- After months of debate and massive protests, the National Assembly in France passed President Francois Hollande's “marriage for all” bill in to law on April 23.

French couple claims police violence at marriage march

Apr 4, 2013 - 03:59 pm .- A couple in France is reporting acts of violence by police officers against participants in a recent march to defend marriage against redefinition by the French government.

Protestors report 1 million in Paris march to defend marriage

Jan 14, 2013 - 10:52 am .- Over one million people reportedly took to the streets in France on Jan. 13 in opposition to President Francois Hollande's “marriage for all” proposal.

French president to support 'gay marriage' conscience rights

Nov 21, 2012 - 12:02 pm .- French President Francois Hollande said that his proposal to legalize “gay marriage” in the country would include a conscience protections for officials who want to opt out of presiding over ceremonies.

Hundreds evacuated from Lourdes due to flooding

Oct 20, 2012 - 11:17 am .- Flooding in southwestern France has forced hundreds of pilgrims to evacuate the site of a Marian apparition and nearby hotels in Lourdes.

Pope tells French bishops defense of marriage is prophetic

Sep 21, 2012 - 04:38 pm .- Against the backdrop of an effort to recognize “gay marriage” in France, Pope Benedict XVI told a group of French bishops that the truth about marriage and the family is vital to society and must be promoted in bold and creative ways.

French cardinal says 'gay marriage' opens door to incest, polygamy

Sep 18, 2012 - 04:06 pm .- Cardinal Philippe Barbarin of Lyon said government approval of gay “marriage” in France could pave the way for the legalization of incest and polygamy.