"New York Archdiocese Condemns 'Sacrilegious' Funeral for Trans Activist Cecilia Gentili"

The Archdiocese of St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City condemned the "scandalous" and "sacrilegious" behavior at the funeral of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili, expressing outrage over the focus on transgender rights and access to gender-affirming health care. The funeral, which drew over 1,000 people, included a video eulogy referring to Gentili as the "Mother of all W-----," sparking outrage from the Catholic community. The Manhattan archdiocese stated that the Cathedral did not know the funeral's details when agreeing to host it and has since initiated a "Mass of Reparation" in response.