Vatican adds event for LGBTQ+ Catholics to Holy Year calendar
An Italian association for LGBTQ+ Christians has announced that it will perform a pilgrimage in September, marking one of the hundreds of events in next year's Jubilee.
December 11, 2024
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Obama's Gospel Tour Cheered While Gay Activists Protest
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Philadelphia Catholic Parish Reneges on Hosting LGBT Events
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