Overview

• Around 1,000–1,400 LGBTQ Catholics and supporters from about 20 countries joined the Jubilee events in Rome, entering St. Peter’s through the Holy Door.
• Bishop Francesco Savino, a senior Italian prelate, celebrated a packed Mass at the Church of the Gesù and urged restoring dignity to those historically denied it.
• The pilgrimage, organized by Italy’s La Tenda di Gionata with groups including Outreach and DignityUSA, marked the first time such an event appeared on the official Jubilee program.
• Vatican spokeswoman Agnese Palmucci said calendar entries are logistical placements rather than endorsements or sponsorships.
• Rev. James Martin said after a private audience that Pope Leo intends to continue Francis’ welcoming approach, as pilgrims expressed hope and conservative voices stressed that doctrine is unchanged.