Summary Thousands rallied in Paris Sunday to protest govt’s plans to legalise gay marriage.
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.
