Gay protest in St Peter's Square

Sunday 16 December 2012 21:02 GMT

Members of a gay activist group hold signs in front of St. Peter's square in the Vatican (Reuters)

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Activists angered by Pope Benedict XVI's comment about gay marriage held a small protest in St Peter's Square yesterday during the pontiff's weekly address.

The protesters carried signs, including one saying: "Marriage for All".

In his annual peace message, the Pope called gay marriage, and abortion, threats to peace.

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