The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence — described on its website as an “order of queer and trans nuns,” was scheduled to receive a Community Hero Award at the team’s June 16 event.…
LOS ANGELES — Following criticism from various Catholic groups and even a U.S. senator, the Dodgers on Wednesday withdrew an invitation the team had extended to The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence — described on its website as an “order of queer and trans nuns” — to participate in the team’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride Night.
The group had been scheduled to receive a Community Hero Award at the team’s June 16 Pride Night, honoring its efforts to promote human rights, diversity and “spiritual enlightenment.”“We believe all people have a right to express their unique joy and beauty.
The Dodgers’ original decision to honor the group drew criticism from various Catholic organizations. Bill Donohue, president of the Catholic League, accused the team of “rewarding anti-Catholicism” by honoring the group. Donohue said he wrote to Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred to protest the Dodgers’ decision to honor the group.
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