Marine Rosset Elected President of Scouts and Guides of France with Strong Support Marine Rosset has been appointed President of the Scouts and Guides of France, earning a decisive 22 out of 24 votes from the board. At 39 years old, Rosset is a prominent member of the Socialist Party and serves as an elected official in Parisâs 5th arrondissement. She previously held the role of vice president within the organization from 2019 to 2022. With a professional background as a history and geography teacher in Seine-Saint-Denis, she has also run in the 2022 and 2024 legislative elections under the banners of NUPES and the New Popular Front (NFP). In a 2024 interview with Ămile, the alumni magazine of Sciences Po, Rosset emphasized her dedication to essential social issues: âI fight for womenâs rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and access to abortion,â she said, framing these efforts as a response to rising far-right movements like the Rassemblement National, which she views as a threat to civil liberties. Criticism Follows Rossetâs Election Amid Political and Personal Debate Rossetâs appointment has sparked strong reactions, especially from conservative and far-right commentators. While much of the criticism revolves around her political affiliations, her personal life has also become a topic of controversy. Openly in a same-sex partnership, Rosset recently spoke publicly about her family: âI have a one-and-a-half-year-old child⊠This child has two mothers. In countries run by far-right governments, like Italy, families like ours are not legally recognized,â she told Ămile. Her openness has drawn negative responses from some members of the Catholic Church. One vocal critic, Father ClĂ©ment BarrĂ©âa priest in the Diocese of Bordeaux and a member of the Scouts and Guides communityâvoiced concern on X (formerly Twitter), posting: âIf you seek to hold leadership in a Catholic organization, I believe it is essential not to publicly advocate positions that contradict Church doctrine.â As noted by Le Monde, the Catholic Catechism describes homosexuality as âintrinsically disordered.â Jâajouterais que, lorsquâon aspire Ă exercer des responsabilitĂ©s dans une association catholique, il me paraĂźt essentiel de ne pas dĂ©fendre publiquement des positions en contradiction avec lâenseignement de lâĂglise.— AbbĂ© ClĂ©ment BarrĂ© (@ClemBarre) June 18, 2025 Mixed Reactions Within the Organization Highlight Need for Dialogue Despite the backlash, many inside the Scouts and Guides of France continue to support Rossetâs presidency. According to a priest affiliated with the group who spoke to Le Monde, the key concern lies not in Rossetâs sexuality or family structure, but in the overt political messaging surrounding her public presence. In response to the controversy, Rosset reiterated her commitment to maintaining a welcoming and diverse environment within the organization. âIn a context of growing polarization in society, our movement must serve both the youth and the Church as a place of openness. As the prophet Isaiah said, our tent must be stretched wide,â she stated during her interview. Rosset aims to foster a spirit of unity and inclusion, recognizing the internal tensions within the Church and broader society. Her mission as president is to ensure the Scouts and Guides of France remains a space where all young peopleâregardless of their background or identityâfeel safe, respected, and included. Explore More LGBTQ+ News and Updates Stay connected with real-time news and stories from Queer Vibes Mag: USA NEWS WORLD NEWS Welcome to your trusted source for LGBTQIA+ news from around the world. At Queer Vibes Mag, we deliver empowering, inclusive, and insightful content that covers everything from policy changes and cultural milestones to grassroots movements and human rights. Join us in celebrating diversity, amplifying underrepresented voices, and building a more inclusive futureâone story at a time.