Priest in rainbow colors celebrates ‘pride’ Mass outside Stonewall Inn’s gay bar
A Catholic priest wearing a rainbow stole celebrated a pro-homosexual “pride” Mass outside New York’s Stonewall Inn, a historic gay bar, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the riots against police that gave birth to the “gay rights” movement. On the table that served as an altar, there was a bouquet of flowers that imitated the rainbow flag of the LGBTQ movement. On the fence that forms the perimeter of the park that has been designated a National Historic Landmark by the federal government, there were gay pride flags fluttering. Nearby, gay pride flags, clothing, and paraphernalia were available for purchase from street vendors. A video of the event shows men kissing and taking photos of themselves in front of the famed tavern. The June 27 Mass was celebrated by Father Gilbert Martinez, the former pastor St. Paul the Apostle parish , which has long had an LGBTQ-affirming ministry known as Out at St. Paul’s. “Pride is a moment of grace,” the priest said