Historic pilgrimage for LGBTQ+ Catholics at Vatican
Summary
A historic pilgrimage for LGBTQ+ Catholics to the Vatican is taking place as part of the Jubilee Year, with 1,400 participants from 20 countries. The pilgrimage includes entering St. Peter's Basilica through the Holy Door, symbolic of reconciliation, but does not include a private audience with Pope Leo XIV. This event follows previous steps taken by deceased Pope Francis to include LGBTQ+ individuals in the Church, though same-sex marriage remains unrecognized by the Vatican.Key Facts
- 1,400 LGBTQ+ Catholics are participating in a pilgrimage to the Vatican.
- The pilgrimage is recognized officially as part of the Vatican's Jubilee Year.
- Pilgrims come from 20 different countries.
- Participants entered St. Peter's Basilica through its Holy Door, which opens once every 25 years.
- Pope Leo XIV has not yet publicly addressed the LGBTQ+ community.
- Former Pope Francis allowed priests to bless same-sex couples under certain conditions, in 2023.
- The Vatican still defines marriage as between a man and a woman.
- 32 million pilgrims are expected to visit the Vatican for the Jubilee celebrations this year.
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