"Controversy Surrounds NYC Funeral Liturgy for Transgender Activist"
TL;DR
The funeral of a prominent trans activist at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan has sparked outrage from the Archdiocese of New York, who condemned the "scandalous behavior" of mourners and held a rare "mass of reparation" to atone for the funeral. While some defended the church's reaction, others criticized it for lacking compassion and humanity, arguing that Jesus welcomed everybody and that the church's response was unchristian.
Topics:nationreligion#catholic-church#controversy#funeral#religion#st-patricks-cathedral#trans-activist
- Church 'Outraged' at 'Scandalous' Funeral Newser
- Opinion: There’s no compassion, humanity or Christianity in this statement from the Archdiocese of New York CNN
- Cathedral Holds 'Mass of Reparation' After Cecilia Gentili's Funeral PEOPLE
- NY Archdiocese Condemns Funeral of Cecilia Gentili, a Transgender Activist The New York Times
- About that funeral … What happened at a controversial NYC liturgy last week? The Pillar
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