Controversy at St. Patrick's: Trans Activist Funeral Sparks Rare Mass of Reparation
St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City says it was deceived into hosting a funeral for a transgender activist, leading to a rare Mass of Reparation being performed. The funeral for Cecilia Gentili drew over 1,000 mourners and sparked outrage within the Catholic community due to the perceived sacrilegious behavior of attendees. The cathedral claims it was misled into hosting the event, which took place during the Lenten season, and subsequently held the Mass of Reparation to re-sanctify the church. Gentili’s family defended the funeral as a reflection of her advocacy and criticized the church for its alleged hypocrisy and anti-trans sentiments.