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Italians clash over gay marriageTHE SUN, 14.01.06: Gay rights activists are set to stage a demonstration in Rome later on Saturday in support of same-sex marriage. A magistrate will celebrate "weddings" for 10 same-sex couples, though the ceremony is symbolic rather than legal. The move has been denounced by Pope Benedict XVI, who says gay marriage will "obscure the value and function of the legitimate family". Gay marriage - illegal in Italy - has become an important issue ahead of forthcoming general elections.
The leader of the left, Romano Prodi, who could become Italy's next prime minister if Silvio Berlusconi is defeated in the general election, is caught in an awkward dilemma. He and his wife are practising Catholics and are under pressure from the Church to uphold traditional Catholic family teaching and values. Gay unions are already legal in several European countries, including traditionally Catholic Spain. Last month Britain introduced a law allowing same-sex couples to formalise their relationships.
THE MIRROR, 18.01.06. Date: 2015-12-11; view: 1184
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