The protesters in red robes and white bonnets appeared to be demonstrating in support of abortion rights at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
The leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that could end or limit abortion access for millions has sent shockwaves through diverse faith communitiesMembers of the group were dressed in red robes and white bonnets similar to those worn by “handmaids” in the Hulu drama series, which depicts a United States in which, among other plot points, women’s reproductive rights are abolished and the handmaids are forced to bear children.
“You are not attacking anybody,” a man can be heard saying in one video of the incident, which was posted to Twitter.The video shows the cathedral full of parishioners. A priest can be heard speaking in the background.“Respect us,” a man says. “You guys want respect? We want respect too.”“I understand,” the man says. “We are with you but please, let us worship.”
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