Portugal's Socialist Party to Pass Gay Marriage Bill if They Win Sept Elections

With gay marriage forbidden in Portugal the ruling Socialist party plans to propose new laws allowing same-sex marriage if they return to power after September elections. Lisbon's gay community welcomes this but legislation may prove tough in a deeply Catholic country. Lesbian couple Raquel and Rute have been together for over a year. Although it's early days for their relationship, they say they dream of a future together. However, Portugal's current law states that they are not allowed to put that dream on paper. Full Story from Russia Today

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