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Latest NewsHollande unveils gay marriage bill8 November 2012France's Socialist Government adopted a draft bill on Wednesday that would allow same-sex marriage and gay adoption. Leading party members slammed church opposition to the move as unwarranted interference in politics meant to impose a "fundamentalist" conception of the family on French society. At the cabinet meeting that approved the bill, President François Holland stressed the reform would be "progress not only for a few but for the whole society" - a clear response to criticism made by Paris Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois at the weekend. For other recent bulletins, select from the list here: |
 Latest NewsNichols: redefining marriage would reduce its meaning Francis condemns inhumane cult of money and 'worship' of markets School fights Gove sports field plan In this week’s issueAn easeful death? ‘Give the poor the oil that anoints them with dignity: a job’ ‘Migrants bring the vitality of non-Western spirituality’ Cosmic connection of the heart Gross, and not so moral Yes, we can confirm The Tablet BlogAbigail Frymann Does Cardinal O’Brien deserve banishment or pardon? He at least owes us an explanation Elena Curti, Deputy Editor Don’t stop there, Justine Greening, the current model of aid is problematic Bishop Kevin Dowling, guest contributor Welby's right - St Benedict has much to offer banking reform efforts Laurence Freeman OSB
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