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Transgender woman praises Pope Francis for LGBT Jubilee

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<p>Regina Tana came to Gemelli Hospital on Sunday (March 2) to pray for Pope Francis and laid a sign thanking the pontiff for his support of LGBT Catholics.</p><p>Tana, who is a transgender woman, said the situation with the Pope is &quot;very sad and delicate&quot; for her as a Catholic.</p><p>&quot;My faith is not shaken, even if today I wear these things; even if a part of the Church does not accept us, another part, perhaps, is opening up to this reality,&quot; she said.</p><p>She added she sees Pope Francis’ gesture as a powerful step toward inclusion, calling it “a beautiful opening.”</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2025/3/2/pope-s-condition-stable-but-complex-1134">Pope&#x27;s condition stable but complex</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2025/3/2/faithful-feel-popes-absence-as-he-misses-third-angelus-due-to-illness-2252">Faithful feel pope&#x27;s absence as he misses third Angelus due to illness</a></div><p>In a rare move, the Vatican has listed an event organized by LGBT Catholics, &quot;La Tenda di Gionata,&quot; in its official online calendar for the 2025 Holy Year. Their pilgrimage, part of the Jubilee expected to draw 32 million visitors to Rome, includes a prayer vigil before a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica.</p><p>The group, which describes its goal as to promote the welcoming of LGBT people within the Church, is expected to host a prayer vigil at a local Rome parish before making a trip to St. Peter&#x27;s Basilica.</p><p>(Production: Veronica Altimari, Roberto Mignucci)</p>

<p>Regina Tana came to Gemelli Hospital on Sunday (March 2) to pray for Pope Francis and laid a sign thanking the pontiff for his support of LGBT Catholics.</p>

Regina Tana came to Gemelli Hospital on Sunday (March 2) to pray for Pope Francis and laid a sign thanking the pontiff for his support of LGBT Catholics.

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Transgender woman praises Pope Francis for LGBT Jubilee

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Published March 03, 2025 06:53 AM PHT

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