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religion1 year ago

"New York Archdiocese Condemns Trans Activist's Funeral at St. Patrick's Cathedral"

The Archdiocese of New York condemned the funeral of trans activist Cecilia Gentili at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, calling it "scandalous behavior." The service, attended by over 1,000 people, was characterized as "iconic" and "historic" by friends and family, but drew backlash from some Catholics and conservative groups. The cathedral's senior leader stated that they were deceived into hosting the service, leading to a mass of reparation being offered. Organizers defended their choice of venue, while Gentili's family criticized the archdiocese's response, calling the funeral a "historic defiance" of the Church's stance on trans issues.

religion-lgbtq-rights1 year ago

"St. Patrick's Cathedral Condemns Transgender Activist's Funeral"

The Archdiocese of New York has condemned the funeral service for transgender activist Cecilia Gentili at St. Patrick's Cathedral, stating that the church was unaware the service would include elements that they deemed sacrilegious and deceptive. The service, which featured a performance by LGBTQ advocate Billy Porter, has sparked criticism from the Archdiocese, while Gentili's family has labeled the backlash as hypocrisy and expressed their intention to continue celebrating her life.

religion1 year ago

"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.

religion1 year ago

"St. Patrick’s Cathedral: Honoring the Legacy of Trans Icon Cecilia Gentili"

The Very Rev. Enrique Salvo, Pastor of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, expressed outrage over scandalous behavior at a recent funeral, stating that the Cathedral was unaware of the sacrilegious and deceptive nature of the event. At the Cardinal’s directive, an appropriate Mass of Reparation has been offered in response to the incident.