Ok, get this F*cking mess: The Catholic Church wants to recognize the LGBTQIA community
I dont f*cking believe it, but here we go.
So, here’s the gist: the Vatican has listed an event organized by LGBT Catholics on the official calendar for the 2025 Roman Catholic Holy Year. Yep, you read that right. This is kind of a big deal because it’s a rare move that shows some openness toward the LGBTQ+ community, even if it’s not a full-on endorsement.
What does this Trans-mom Druid think?
Easy:
BULLSHIT!!!!
The group hosting the event, La Tenda di Gionata (Jonathan’s Tent), is all about making the Church more welcoming to LGBT folks. Their event next September includes a prayer vigil at a local parish in Rome and a pilgrimage to St. Peter’s Basilica. The Vatican made it clear they’re not sponsoring the event; they’re just giving it a spot on the calendar because, well, there’s room.
The Bigger Picture
This is happening during the Jubilee, a major Catholic event that runs from Christmas Eve 2024 to January 6, 2026. Millions of pilgrims will head to Rome to walk through the special "Holy Doors" at St. Peter’s and other basilicas. It’s a huge spiritual deal.
The Church, under Pope Francis, has been leaning into a more inclusive vibe lately. He’s even allowed priests to bless same-sex couples on a case-by-case basis, which is honestly pretty groundbreaking for Catholicism.
The Fine Print
Before anyone gets too excited, the Vatican’s spokesperson, Agnese Palmucci, made it clear that just because this group is on the calendar doesn’t mean the Church officially supports their message. Basically, the Vatican’s priority is making sure everyone gets a fair shot at participating in the Jubilee, and they’re just slotting in groups as space allows.
Fine Print Translation to TransMom Druid Language:
What a load of
BULLSHIT!!!!!
Why It Matters
This might seem like a small thing, but it’s a step toward visibility for LGBTQ+ Catholics within a pretty traditional institution. Whether this leads to real change or just some token gestures remains to be seen.
Sources
Joshua McElwee, Reuters. Vatican Includes LGBT Catholic Event in Holy Year Calendar.
WLNS Lansing. Holy Cross Staff Told Not to Promote at LGBTQIA+ Events.
