Cardinal Joseph Zen has denounced the LGBT pilgrimage in the Vatican and joined the calls of other bishops to do reparation for the desecration of St. Peter’s Basilica.
In a Chinese-language statement published on Wednesday, Zen wrote: “Recently, news emerged that an LGBTQ+ organization arranged an event for the Holy Year, where participants entered St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome to pass through the Holy Door.”
“They brandished rainbow-colored props, wore clothing bearing slogans, and same-sex couples held hands passionately – it was entirely a protest action,” the emeritus bishop of Hong Kong noted.
“This was not a Jubilee pilgrimage (where believers renew baptismal vows, repent sins, and commit to reform). Such actions gravely insult the Catholic faith and the dignity of St. Peter’s Basilica – a serious offense against God!”
“The Vatican knew of this event beforehand yet issued no condemnation afterward. We find this truly incomprehensible!”
Zen stressed that “those with same-sex attractions” should be treated with charity; however, “we cannot tell them their lifestyle is acceptable.”
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