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Daily Stormer
November 17, 2015
So much for being the most Christian country in Western Europe.
Oh no wait. Actually, they still are that.
Gay marriage is now legal in the Republic of Ireland. The law that went into effect today (Nov. 16) comes after the nation overwhelmingly voted yes on a referendum, becoming the first country to move to legalize same-sex marriage by popular vote.
The landmark move is notable in the heavily Catholic country; the Vatican criticized the gay marriage vote as a “defeat for humanity.” While the Catholic Church has been more welcoming of same-sex couples in recent years, its stance on gay marriage hasn’t changed—although Pope Francis’ public comments on the subject certainly have.
The non-compliance with Vatican doctrine speaks to a broader shift in Irish society: In 2012, 47% of Irish citizens described themselves as religious, down from 69% just seven years before that.
