Catholic Church Faces Backlash Over Trans Activist's Funeral

The Catholic Church is under fire after a controversial funeral for trans activist Cecilia Gentili sparked demands for an apology and accusations of a hate crime.

The Catholic Church hosted a funeral for trans activist Cecilia Gentili, sparking controversy and demands for an apology from her family and LGBTQ+ community.
CatholicVote called for an investigation into the event, labeling it a 'vicious' anti-Catholic hate crime.
St. Patrick's Cathedral claims it was deceived into hosting the funeral, unaware of Gentili's background as a trans atheist.
The funeral included elements that mocked Catholic beliefs, leading to a Mass of Reparation to 'cleanse' the cathedral.
Gentili's family and LGBTQ+ activists refute claims of deception, demanding an apology for the church's response.