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LGBTQ+ Catholics Pilgrimage in Rome Marks Historic Inclusion

9/6/2025

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Over 1,200 LGBTQ+ Catholics gathered in Rome for a pilgrimage from September 5-7, 2025, despite no Vatican recognition.
Jesuit Fr. James Martin highlighted the event's importance in engaging marginalized Catholics.
Participants processed through St. Peter’s Basilica's Holy Door, symbolizing acceptance and forgiveness.
Organizers reported approximately 1,400 attendees from 22 countries, reflecting growing visibility within the Church.
The event marks a significant shift from the Church's history of exclusion towards inclusion.

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Story summary

Over 1,200 LGBTQ+ Catholics gathered in Rome for a pilgrimage from September 5-7, 2025, despite no Vatican recognition.
Jesuit Fr. James Martin highlighted the event's importance in engaging marginalized Catholics.
Participants processed through St. Peter’s Basilica's Holy Door, symbolizing acceptance and forgiveness.
Organizers reported approximately 1,400 attendees from 22 countries, reflecting growing visibility within the Church.
The event marks a significant shift from the Church's history of exclusion towards inclusion.