A crowd of protestors has gathered outside Dodger Stadium to protest the Dodgers’ decision to invite the controversial Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to its “Pride Night”. The protestors are part of the “Catholics for Catholics” organization and the demonstration appears peaceful without opposition.
Timing of the Protest
The protest is taking place several hours before the team’s game against the San Francisco Giants and most fans attending the game will not show up until later.
Location and Plans
The protestors are currently situated in Parking Lot 13 outside the stadium. It is unclear whether they will attempt to disrupt arrivals outside the stadium or protest inside.
PR Nightmare for the Dodgers
The Dodgers’ decision to invite the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to “Pride Night” has caused a public relations nightmare for the team. Initially, they disinvited the Sisters due to initial protests from Catholics, but after gay rights organizations threatened to pull out of the event, the team reinvited them. The team has since been criticized by Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, and the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Military Services. The Sisters are scheduled to receive the Community Hero Award during a pregame ceremony.
The Dodgers’ decision to invite the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to its “Pride Night” has caused controversy and resulted in protests outside Dodger Stadium. The “Catholics for Catholics” organization has organized the demonstration, which has so far remained peaceful. The protest is taking place several hours before the game against the San Francisco Giants, and it is currently unclear whether the protestors will attempt to disrupt arrivals outside the stadium or protest inside. The Dodgers’ decision has caused a public relations nightmare for the team, and they have faced criticism from various religious leaders. Despite this, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are still scheduled to receive the Community Hero Award during a pregame ceremony.