On September 6, a pilgrimage to the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica will take place for the 'Jonathan’s Tent' association and other groups. 'Tenda di Gionata' is one of the most prominent pro-LGBT 'Catholic' organizations in Italy.
The inclusion of Simone Legno’s nativity scene in the exhibition comes as a notable statement and appears as yet another snub to the concerns of numerous Catholics who expressed dismay at the Vatican’s Jubilee partnership with the LGBT advocate.
After significant public attention to an LGBT-specific pilgrimage for the 2025 Jubilee, the Vatican has deleted the event from its online public calendar. LifeSite has asked the LGBT group behind the pilgrimage if it will still proceed.
The Vatican unveiled ‘Luce’ on Monday, a mascot created by Italian pro-LGBT artist Simone Legno designed for the 2025 Jubilee Year which aims to connect with young Catholics through ‘pop culture.’