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September 26, 2021
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https://www.woodtv.com/news/national/admirers-still-urging-sainthood-for-chaplain-killed-on-9-11/
Admirers still urging sainthood for chaplain killed on 9/11 (Fr. Mychal Judge)
Some of his many admirers point to Judge a gay man who devoted himself to ministering to vulnerable populations such as the homeless or people with HIV/AIDS as a reason for the U.S. Catholic Church to be more welcoming to LGBTQ people.
And some argue passionately that Judge should be considered for sainthood, with a new initiative to be launched in the coming days. Though Judges religious order has not embraced that cause, a Rome-based priest who helps the Vatican investigate possible candidates for canonization is urging Judges supporters not to give up the effort.
Judge died in the line of duty two decades ago after hurrying with firefighter colleagues to the burning World Trade Center. As he prayed in the north towers lobby for the rescuers and victims, the 68-year-old priest was crushed by debris from the falling south tower.
Mychal Judge shows us that you can be gay and holy, said the Rev. James Martin, a Jesuit priest who advocates for greater LGBTQ inclusion in the church.
https://www.woodtv.com/news/national/admirers-still-urging-sainthood-for-chaplain-killed-on-9-11/
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