Gay marriage ok with Australian Catholics

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Gay marriage should be legal, say two thirds of Australian Catholics, despite church leaders demanding they vote no.

Catholics were the most likely people of faith to indicate they would vote yes in the upcoming postal vote, along with non-Christian religions, a new poll found. Read more

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