Pope Francis @Pontifex has sent a beautiful letter on the occasion of the Outreach LGBTQ Catholic Ministry Webinar, which happened yesterday, expressing his support for this ministry and encouraging us to imitate God's "style" of "closeness, compassion and tenderness"... 
Initially I thought to share only the sections of the letter intended for yesterday's conference, but I thought people might wonder what was in the rest of the letter, so I am sharing the entire message, including the personal greetings at the beginning...
The photos that he mentions are of my nephew's Confirmation Mass last weekend. In 2019, I gave the Pope a letter from my nephew, who promised to take "Francis" as his confirmation name. Last weekend, he fulfilled his promise. (He also wore socks with Francis's image on them.)...
The "PS" (PD in Spanish) that the Pope refers to was a reminder about the LGBTQ Catholic Ministry conference, which would take place in a week's time...
I'm sharing the Holy Father's original handwritten letter, the Spanish transcription that was sent along with his letter, and an English translation prepared by several people, including an Argentine friend...
I was moved to receive his letter on the Feast of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, a Jesuit saint, and am happy to share it on the Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. May St. Aloysius and Our Lady pray for all LGBTQ Catholics, their families, and all who minister to them in the church...
And may the Holy Father's warm message encourage and inspire all those in the church who minister to LGBTQ Catholics and, moreover, remind LGBTQ people everywhere in the world of God's "closeness, compassion and tenderness."
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