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LGBTQ Catholics march through St. Peter’s Basilica in Jubilee rite as Vatican calendar entry stirs controversy

​Pope Francis' welcoming approach cited as paving way for inclusion despite unchanged Church teaching

Over 1,000 LGBTQ Catholics and their families walked through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica this weekend as part of a Jubilee pilgrimage listed on the Vatican’s official Holy Year calendar. 

The event appeared under the neutral title "Pilgrimage of the Tenda di Gionata Association (Jonathan's Tent) and other associations" for Sept. 6, 2025, on their website.
The listing marks the first time an LGBTQ pilgrimage has been included in the Vatican’s Jubilee program. 

Many pilgrims hailed it as a sign of welcome following Pope Francis’ 12-year papacy, while critics in Catholic media blasted the move as undermining church tradition.


Pilgrims came from the U.S., Italy and Brazil. Groups included DignityUSA, Outreach and a delegation of transgenders from Rome.
Many pointed to Pope Francis’ record, from his 2013 remark, "Who am I to judge?" to his decision allowing priests to bless same-sex couples as paving the way for the pilgrimage. While never changing the church's teaching on homosexuality, Francis met repeatedly with LGBT advocates. 
It is clear in the Bible where God stands on this issue. This is our remarks at United By Prayer. We must all pray for the Catholic Religion and the LGBTQ community, they are in dire need.