talian 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 into the Church during a prayer vigil against homotransphobia. He emphasized the importance of recognizing LGBT individuals as they are, without requiring repentance for their identities or relationships. Viva expressed hope that such vigils would no longer be necessary in the future, as acceptance and recognition become the norm within the Church.
- ▪Bishop Vincenzo Viva called for the full integration of LGBT Catholics during a prayer vigil.
- ▪He stated that LGBT individuals should be recognized without needing to repent for their identities or relationships.
- ▪Viva expressed hope that this would be the last vigil needed to overcome homotransphobia.
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News talian 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 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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