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Cardinal Timothy Dolan held his final Christmas Eve midnight mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City before retiring, with Bishop Ronald Hicks appointed as his successor, set to become the 11th archbishop of New York in February.
Artist Adam Cvijanovic created a new mural at St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC, celebrating immigration and American history, transforming the cathedral's entrance into a vibrant, meaningful space that resonates with diverse communities and reflects on the immigrant experience and faith.
Three protesters disrupted Easter Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York with "free Palestine" chants before being hauled away by police. The protesters, associated with Extinction Rebellion NYC’s Palestinian Solidarity group, were charged with disruption of religious service. The disruption occurred following a pro-Palestinian march in Times Square, and some attendees felt the demonstration lacked respect for the church. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a call for prayer and peace in the Middle East amid the Israel-Hamas war.
The funeral of a prominent trans activist at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan has sparked outrage from the Archdiocese of New York, who condemned the "scandalous behavior" of mourners and held a rare "mass of reparation" to atone for the funeral. While some defended the church's reaction, others criticized it for lacking compassion and humanity, arguing that Jesus welcomed everybody and that the church's response was unchristian.
The funeral of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York drew over 1,000 mourners and sparked controversy as church leaders denounced the event, calling it a scandal. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York condemned the funeral, while the family defended the gathering as a defiance of the church’s hypocrisy and anti-trans hatred. Gentili was celebrated as a champion of the LGBTQ+ community and a leading advocate for transgender people, sex workers, and those with HIV. The funeral also featured a performance by "Pose" actor Billy Porter, which drew criticism from conservative groups.
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.
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.
The New York Archdiocese condemned the "scandalous behavior" at a funeral for transgender activist Cecilia Gentili held at St. Patrick's Cathedral, stating they were unaware of her identity and atheism. Attendees reportedly made disruptive gestures and comments during the service, prompting the Archdiocese to express outrage. Gentili, a prominent advocate for transgender and sex worker rights, was remembered by her family as a revolutionary saint, while the Archdiocese criticized the funeral's alleged sacrilegious and deceptive nature.
The funeral of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York drew condemnation from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese, sparking controversy. The church official called the event a scandal and held a Mass of Reparation following the funeral. Gentili, known for her advocacy work, received praise from New York Governor Kathy Hochul and was mourned by a large audience at the cathedral, including a performance by "Pose" actor Billy Porter. The event has sparked debate and condemnation from conservative groups.
The funeral of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York drew denunciation from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, leading to a Mass of Reparation. Gentili, a prominent advocate for transgender people, sex workers, and those with HIV, was celebrated by over 1,000 attendees, including a performance by "Pose" actor Billy Porter. The event sparked controversy within the Catholic community, with the church condemning the funeral as sacrilegious and scandalous, while supporters praised Gentili's impact on the LGBTQ+ community.
The New York Archdiocese condemned the behavior at the funeral of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili, held at St. Patrick's Cathedral, stating that they were deceived about her identity and that the funeral was "scandalous." While the funeral celebrated Gentili's advocacy for marginalized communities, the archdiocese criticized the use of a sacred hymn and a speaker's reference to Gentili as "the mother of all whores." Gentili's friends defended the funeral as a reflection of her impact and love for her community, while the archdiocese expressed outrage over the event.
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.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York held a "Mass of Reparation" to atone for the "sacrilegious" funeral of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili, which included unconventional eulogies and attire. The Catholic church claimed it was deceived into hosting the service and expressed outrage over the scandalous behavior. While some attendees defended the funeral as inclusive and reflective of Jesus' acceptance, others acknowledged the church's anger but emphasized the importance of love and acceptance for all individuals.
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.
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.