"Every other group seemed to have a jubilee. During the conclave there was a jubilee for marching bands," Jesuit Fr. James Martin said. "So if marching bands can have a jubilee, why not LGBTQ Catholics?

Over 1,000 LGBTQ Catholics joined a Vatican-listed Jubilee pilgrimage at St. Peter’s Basilica, sparking celebration among some and outrage from others.

For the first time in the history of the Catholic Church, a significant religious celebration has been dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community as part of the Jubilee Year 2025.