LGBTQ+ Catholics' Historic Vatican Pilgrimage Highlights Church's Changing Stance
TL;DR
Hundreds of LGBTQ+ Catholics participated in a Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome, celebrating increased acceptance within the Catholic Church, largely attributed to Pope Francis' more inclusive stance, although the Vatican did not explicitly endorse the event.
- LGBTQ+ Catholics make Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome, acknowledging new sense of acceptance CBS News
- L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics Have Jubilee With Pope’s Blessing, if Not His Presence The New York Times
- LGBTQ+ Catholics make historic pilgrimage at Vatican BBC
- As LGBTQ+ pilgrims cross Vatican’s Holy Door, some see church in transition The Washington Post
- A historic pilgrimage: Why LGBTQ Catholics hope Pope Leo will take up Francis’ legacy CNN
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