PARIS: Several thousand people rallied in Paris on Sunday to protest the French government’s plans to legalise gay marriage and same-sex adoption.
The demonstration in the capital, organised by conservative Catholic group Civitas, came a day after more than 100,000 opponents of the proposed law rallied across France.
Demonstrators gathered Sunday afternoon in front of the families ministry and marched to the National Assembly behind a large banner stating: “One mum, one dad for every child”.
Among the demonstrators were several young people wearing cassocks, a Christian clerical garment. Others waved the French flag and banners depicting the Christian cross and other emblems.
“Our objective is to wage a real battle to protect the family and child,” said Civitas official Alain Escada.
He claimed gay marriage was “a Pandora’s box” that would let others demand extended marriage rights, including polygamists and incestuous people.
Civitas, which wants to “re-Christianise” France, claims 1,200 members and a network of about 100,000 supporters.
Social Affairs Minister Marisol Touraine said she respected demonstrators’ concerns but that the government was not scrapping its bill.
Catholics rally in Paris to protest gay marriage bill
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