This Wednesday (15th) "Assumption Day" is celebrated in France, a Catholic festival that celebrates the Virgin Mary's ascension to heaven.
During prayers, French bishops asked more than 20 faithful to pray for the family, thus sparking controversy around the legalization of gay marriage and adoption, a promise of the new socialist government.
"Pray that children stop being the object of adults' desires and conflicts to benefit fully from the love of a father and a mother", the religious asked.
The newly elected president of France, François Hollande, committed during his election campaign to approve marriage and adoption for gay couples
According to an Ifop survey published this week, 65% of French people are in favor of gay marriage, an increase of two points compared to a survey carried out a year ago. Regarding adoption, the number is 53% in favor, falling five points compared to 2011.
