"St. Patrick’s Cathedral Holds Mass of Reparation for Trans Activist Cecilia Gentili"
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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York condemned the funeral of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili, held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, calling it an insult to the Catholic faith and stating it was unaware of her identity when agreeing to host the service. The funeral, attended by over 1,000 people, celebrated Gentili's advocacy for sex workers, transgender individuals, and those living with H.I.V., with some eulogies sparking controversy. While some Catholic liberals supported the church's decision to host the funeral, conservative Catholics vehemently disagreed.
Topics:nationsocial-issues#catholic-church#funeral-controversy#lgbtq-activism#new-york#social-issues#transgender-rights
- NY Archdiocese Condemns Funeral of Cecilia Gentili, a Transgender Activist The New York Times
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- St. Patrick’s holds rare Mass of Reparation after ‘scandalous behavior’ at service for NYC trans icon Cecilia Gentili New York Daily News
- Rector: Mass of reparation offered at St. Patrick’s Cathedral after ‘scandalous’ funeral Our Sunday Visitor
- Cecilia Gentili: Scenes From the Trans Activist's Funeral | TIME TIME
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