With so much happening, and at such an awesome pace lately, marriage equality advances one more step across the world, and it’s a thrill to watch.

France’s president has signed into law a controversial bill making the country the ninth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalize gay marriage.  On Friday, the Constitutional Council rejected a challenge by the right-wing opposition, clearing the way for Francois Hollande to sign the bill.  He said: “I have taken [the decision]; now it is time to respect the law of the Republic.”  The first gay wedding could be held 10 days after the bill’s signing.  But Parliamentary Relations Minister Alain Vidalies told French TV he expected the first ceremonies to take place “before 1 July”.

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