French Lawmakers Approve Gay Marriage, Ignoring Protests

Religion Today | Updated: Apr 22, 2013

French Lawmakers Approve Gay Marriage, Ignoring Protests

The French Senate voted to legalize same-sex marriage April 12, ignoring the protests of hundreds of thousands of traditional marriage supporters, WORLD reports. The legislature also approved the adoption of children by gay couples. Parliament still has to vote on minor amendments, but the complete gay-rights package is expected to receive final approval in May. This will make France the 13th nation to legalize same-sex marriage. The French have spent months debating the vote, although same-sex civil unions have been legal since 1999.



French Lawmakers Approve Gay Marriage, Ignoring Protests