Transgender People Are Part of Pope Francis' Funeral Rites Today - New Ways Ministry

The most disadvantaged, very present during the pontificate of Pope Francis, participated this Saturday in his funeral and burial to bid farewell to the Argentine pontiff, whom...

Various groups fired Pope Francis in his tomb. They stressed that he never judged them and chose to accompany him in one last farewell.

Pope Francis' funeral will be attended by immigrants, the homeless, prisoners, and so-called transgender people - as a distinguished delegation. After the funeral ceremonies in St. Peter's Basilica, this group is to stand on the steps of the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, where Francis' body will be laid to rest. This is to be a group of about 40 people. Special place for the delegation of transgender people The Holy See announced thi…

Transgender People Are Part of Pope Francis' Funeral Rites Today - New Ways Ministry

Pope Francis’ coffin is accompanied by papal ushers and the Vatican’s Swiss guard earlier this week. A group of transgender people are among the roughly 40 individuals selected to form an honor guard on the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica to offer the final farewell to Pope Francis at the conclusion of his funeral Mass today, Vatican News reported. The news report explained why transgender people were included in this special group: “For them, the…