Pope Francis sends greetings to participants in “Outreach” conference
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In response to a message from Father James Martin, who serves the LGBTQ community in the United States, Pope Francis said he was spiritually united with those attending the meeting at Georgetown University from August 2 to 4.
By Vatican News
Pope Francis greeted Jesuit Father James Martin at the Outreach Conference for LGBTQ Catholics, which is taking place at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., Aug. 2-4. Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, is scheduled to celebrate Mass for the participants.
Father Martin, who ministers to the LGBTQ community, wrote to the pope to ask if he would like to convey his greetings to the conference.
Pope Francis sent a brief response, published Thursday, saying he was happy that Cardinal Gregory was celebrating Mass for them.
The Pope said he was “united in prayer” with the conference participants: “May Jesus bless you and may the Holy Virgin take care of you.”
This is the fourth time that Pope Francis has addressed his greetings at an Outreach event.
On other occasions, the pope has invited the Jesuit priest, whom he appointed as a consultant to the Dicastery for Communication (the parent organization of Vatican News), to transmit God’s “style” of closeness, mercy and affection to the LGBTQ community.
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