"It is a place where they can come and be themselves, express themselves. they can dance with whomever they want, they can feel accepted, this means so much to our LGBTQ youth."
Transgender Day of Visibility spreads knowledge and support of trans community
Transgender Day of Visibility spreads knowledge and support of trans community
and last updated 2021-03-31 23:18:17-04
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â The Coastal Bend PRIDE Center hosted its first annual Transgender Day of Visibility event Wednesday night recognizing the importance of spreading knowledge and support of the trans community.
Speakers spoke about their journeys from self-discovery to attempting to gain acceptance in a world that can include potentially dangerous impediments like transphobia.
âI wouldnât be here, where I am, without the pride center and without my friends that I met along the way, said Robin Kauffman, a transgender woman.
Catholic church reaffirms it doesnât bless same-sex couples
Coastal Bend Pride Center respects churchâs teachings
Catholic churches cannot bless same sex unions.
Posted at 6:44 PM, Mar 15, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-15 20:01:27-04
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â The Vatican reiterated its stance on blessing same sex relationships, saying homosexual unions do not have its blessings because God cannot bless sinâ and it is not Godâs plan for marriage or family.
It was contained in a two-page explanation published in seven languages and approved by Pope Francis. The document was issued as a formal response to a question about whether Catholic clergy have the authority to bless gay unions.