Tuesday, February 20, 2024

New York archdiocese calls funeral for trans activist at cathedral ‘scandalous’

But on the ideological flip side of the faith, Catholic liberals praised the church for hosting the service for a transgender woman. Before the backlash took hold, the archdiocese spokesperson Joseph Zwilling told the Times that "a funeral is one of the corporal works of mercy". 

"We brought precious life and radical joy to the Cathedral in radical defiance of the church's hypocrisy and anti-trans hatred," Gentili's family said in a statement after the diocese issued its response. "Cecilia Gentili's funeral service, which filled the pews in ways the church only can during Easter service and [New York police] funerals, was a reflection of the love she had for her community and a testament to the impact of her tireless advocacy. 

"The only deception present at St Patrick's Cathedral is that it claims to be a welcoming place for all."…

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