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French president describes homosexuality as 'a choice'

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 17:44:58 +0200

French media mocked President Francois Hollande on Tuesday after he described sexual orientation as "a choice", in his reaction to the Orlando gay nightclub massacre, comments that had provoked outrage on social media. The president then corrected his gaffe.

Officials censor 'lesbian kiss' ad in French town

Fri, 30 May 2014 19:08:00 +0200

Gay activists are outraged after officials in a Paris suburb ordered the removal of artsy advertisements which appeared to show two stunning women about to kiss. But wait, it gets even worse.

GALLERY: Paris museum opens male nude exhibit

Wed, 25 Sep 2013 16:43:00 +0200

The Musée d'Orsay in Paris, known for its traditional masterpieces, opened a controversial exhibition this week featuring nothing but male nudes through the ages. For those who can't make it or simply can't wait here's a few glimpses of what to expect.

Vatican denies Pope made call to gay Catholic

Fri, 06 Sep 2013 11:54:00 +0200

The Vatican firmly denied reports in France on Friday that Pope Francis had telephoned a young gay French Catholic to reassure him. Christophe Trutino had claimed in a newspaper interview the Pontiff had told him “Your homosexuality. It doesn't matter" in a personal call.

Mayor claims 'gay village' plan was kept in closet

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 12:23:00 +0200

Gay marriage may be legal but homosexuality continues to make headlines in France it seems. This week a French mayor expressed his shock after realising he had unknowingly approved the construction of a 'gay village', run by a British company.

Gay soldier: I was exluded after being raped

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:19:06 +0200

A young French man has filed a suit saying he was exluded from officer training when he failed to turn up for his exams after allegedly being raped.