Religious groups protest Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence hours before Dodgers’ Pride Night
by Andrew J. Campa and Saumya Gupta, Los Angeles Times
Jun 16, 2023
3 minutes
LOS ANGELES — Feelings of indignation and anger fueled by religious conservatives culminated in a protest Friday afternoon at Dodger Stadium over the honoring of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a satirical performance and activist organization made up of queer nuns in drag that are considered blasphemous by some Christians.
Protesters gathered for a “prayerful procession” at Parking Lot 13 outside Dodger Stadium before the team’s 10th annual Pride Night, where the organization will receive an award for its decades of community ministry ahead of the game against the San Francisco Giants.
Helicopters hovered above as
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