Archive · 6 Sep 2025
LGBTQ Pilgrimage Marks Milestone at Vatican
Imagine a big church gathering for LGBTQ people and their friends at the Vatican!
Over a thousand people came from all over to walk to the Vatican.
They are part of a special event called a pilgrimage, which is like a religious trip.
This pilgrimage is a sign that LGBTQ people want to be included in the church.
Even though the church is open to everyone, some people still have a hard time accepting LGBTQ people.
The church's leader, the Pope, wants everyone to feel welcome.
This pilgrimage shows that LGBTQ people are part of the same family and want to be accepted for who they are.
An LGBTQ pilgrimage took place at the Vatican, a first for the institution.
Approximately 1,400 people from about 20 countries participated.
The pilgrimage was part of the Catholic Church's Jubilee holy year.
The event was organized by an Italian association advocating for inclusivity.
The Pope supports openness, but the church's doctrine remains unchanged.
- Who
- LGBTQ Catholics and supporters
- What
- A pilgrimage to the Vatican
- When
- Held during the Catholic Church's Jubilee holy year
- Where
- Vatican City
- Why
- To promote inclusivity and acceptance within the Church
- Event
- LGBTQ pilgrimage to Vatican
- Participants
- Approx. 1,400 from 20 countries
- Organizer
- La Tenda di Gionata
- Purpose
- Greater inclusivity in the Church
- Significance
- First official LGBTQ pilgrimage in Jubilee year
- Pope's Stance
- Supports openness; doctrine unchanged