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Hundreds of LGBTQ+ Catholics and their families participated in a Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome, celebrating increased acceptance within the Catholic Church. Bishop Franceseco Savino celebrated Mass for the pilgrims, emphasizing the Jubilee's historical role in restoring dignity to the marginalized. The pilgrimage, listed in the Vatican's official calendar, was organized by "Jonathan's Tent" and other groups. Many pilgrims attributed the change to Pope Francis' inclusive message, contrasting their past experiences of rejection during the AIDS crisis. Pope Leo XIV's recent meeting with LGBTQ+ advocates further solidified a message of continued acceptance.

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