Historic pilgrimage for LGBTQ+ Catholics at Vatican

The Vatican hosts historic LGBTQ+ pilgrimage with 1,400 Catholics wearing rainbow attire and carrying crosses during the Jubilee Year, participating in prayer vigils and masses. Although they won't meet Pope Leo XIV, the group makes strides in the church following Pope Francis's decree allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, sparking controversy among conservative Catholics. LGBTQ+ members participate in a significant procession at St Peter's Basilica, symbolizing reconciliation and inclusion within the Roman Catholic Church, a move welcomed by official Church institutions.