Tue. January 3, 2012
Chicago, IL -
LGBT advocacy groups are planning a demonstration against Cardinal Francis George following his comments that compared the gay liberation movement to the Ku Klux Klan.
The protest first reported by Windy City Times will be held at noon on Sunday, Jan. 8 in front of Holy Name Cathedral, 730 N. Wabash Ave.
Leading the protest are Rainbow Sash Movement and Gay Liberation Network.
The action is the first scheduled demonstration against George, who is the head of the Catholic Conference of Illinois and the Archbishop of Chicago, since he made controversial comments about the LGBT community to Fox Chicago News on Dec. 21.
Cardinal George remains under increased pressure from LGBT advocacy groups to step down.
Should Cardinal Francis George step down as Chicago Archbishop after controversial statements comparing the gay rights movement with the Ku Klux Klan?
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