"St. Patrick's Cathedral Funeral for Trans Activist Cecilia Gentili Sparks Controversy"

The funeral of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York drew condemnation from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, with a senior church official denouncing the event as a scandal. Gentili, known for her advocacy work for transgender people, sex workers, and those with HIV, was celebrated by a large audience at the cathedral. The controversial funeral sparked a statement of outrage from the church, leading to a subsequent Mass of Reparation. The event also featured a performance by "Pose" actor Billy Porter, drawing criticism from conservative groups.