Pope Francis had lunch with a group of transgender women. Many of these are sex workers
Pope Francis hosted a group of transgender women, many of whom are sex workers that migrated from South America, during a lunch organized by the Catholic Church for the "World Day of the Poor", November 19.
Pope Francis and the transgender women have developed a close relationship after the pontiff came to their aid during the Covid-19 pandemic when they couldn't work. Now, they meet with Pope Francis monthly and receive medicine, money and shampoo, as reported by Fox News.
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"Before, the church was closed to us. They didn't see us as normal people; they saw us as devils", said a member of the group.
Another 1,200 people had lunch with the Pope.
This invitation comes after the Vatican released a controversial document in early November, stating that individuals suffering from gender identity disorders should be allowed to be baptized or become godparents in certain circumstances.
