Stop Spiritual Violence

Scenes from the Soulforce–DignityUSA March on the Vatican

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Press Statement from Mary Louise Cervone in Rome

Friends,

My name is Mary Louise Cervone, and I am the president of DignityUSA, the oldest and largest organization in the United States, of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics, our families and friends.

Vatican Protest by U.S. Activists Banned by Police in Rome

Gay Italian Activists and Catholics Offer Assistance and Support

Laguna Beach, CA, December 26, 2000 — Shortly after a bloody confrontation between police and several thousand Italians protesting the Vatican visit of a right-wing Austrian extremist, a Soulforce advance team met with police officials in Rome to obtain permits for a nonviolent protest. According to Italian police, no demonstration of any kind is allowed in or near the Vatican City-state.

A Call to Solidarity - Rome at Home

To: Dignity Chapters and Friends
From: Mary Louise Cervone, President DignityUSA
Date: December 18, 2000
Re: President's Email 0001-06: A Call To Solidarity – Rome At Home

An Invitation from Soulforce and DignityUSA

Dear Friends:

Vatican Waging Holy War Against Sexual Minorities

U.S. Activists Will Take Their "Stop Spiritual Violence" Campaign to Rome

Laguna Beach, CA, December 5, 2000 — Today, Soulforce and DignityUSA leaders announced plans to take their nonviolent campaign against centuries of spiritual violence and anti-gay teachings of the Roman Catholic Church to the Vatican on January 5-6, 2001.

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