Italian bishop calls for ‘full integration’ of ‘LGBT Catholics’ during vigil against ‘homotransphobia’
Bishop Vincenzo Viva of the Suburbicarian Diocese of Albano has called for the full integration of 'LGBT Catholics' during a vigil against homotransphobia. He emphasized the importance of recognizing these individuals as they are, without requiring repentance for their identities or relationships. The bishop expressed hope that such vigils would eventually become unnecessary as acceptance grows within the Church.
- ▪Bishop Vincenzo Viva called for the full integration of 'LGBT Catholics' during a prayer vigil.
- ▪He stated that individuals should be recognized without needing to pretend or hide their identities.
- ▪Viva hopes that this will be the last vigil necessary to overcome homotransphobia.
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News Italian bishop calls for ‘full integration’ of ‘LGBT Catholics’ during vigil against ‘homotransphobia’ Bishop Vincenzo Viva expressed hope that 'LGBT' Catholics will not only be welcomed into the Church but fully recognized as they are without calling for their repentance. Santa Maria Della Stella ChurchShutterstock AntoninoCambria 0 Antonino Cambria Comments 0 Wed May 20, 2026 - 2:49 pm EDTWed May 20, 2026 - 2:56 pm EDT ALBANO LAZIALE, Italy (LifeSiteNews) – During the Suburbicarian Diocese of Albano’s first-ever prayer vigil for overcoming “homotransphobia” at the parish of Santa Maria della Stella last weekend, Bishop Vincenzo Viva called not only for “welcoming” Catholics who identify as “LGBT” but their “full integration” without calling them to repentance.
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