Pilgrim arrest mars peaceful rally
The arrest of a 19-year-old World Youth Day pilgrim marred an otherwise peaceful march to Moore Park on Saturday as hundreds gathered to protest anti-gay, anti-condom teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
The colourful NoToPope coalition were vastly outnumbered by the hundreds of thousands of pilgrims on their way to Randwick Racecourse, but matched them in conviction and spirit.
Speakers at the rally included drag identity and host Vanessa Wagner, Rachel Evans from the NoToPope Coalition, -˜78er and City of Sydney Greens candidate Irene Doutney and Metropolitan Community Church Sydney pastor Karl Hand.
Full report in Thursday’s Sydney Star Observer
Photo: Rod Spark
Now they can all go home. As the Catholics say, “Alleluyah”
I did not protest, but I strongly hate the pope and religious bigots. I am an activist for more gay rights and a full supporter of condoms to stop diseases. I will find that pilgrim in Newcastle and teach him a lesson he will never forget!
It’s ‘pilgrim.’
Bigots!