Under a barrage of criticism, the Dodgers rescinded an invitation to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, before later reinviting the satirical LGBTQ+ group.
Sister Dominia and Sister Unity were on the field to accept the award on behalf of their entire group.announced that the team will relaunch its Christian Faith and Family Day. The veteran pitcher said it was in response to the organization's decision to honor the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.this year, but I think the timing of our announcement was sped up," Kershaw told the Los Angeles Times on Monday."Picking a date and doing those different things was part of it as well.
"After much thoughtful feedback from our diverse communities, honest conversations within the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and generous discussions with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the Los Angeles Dodgers would like to offer our sincerest apologies to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, members of the LGBTQ+ community and their friends and families," the Dodgers said.
Fox News' Larry Fink was on scene several hours before the start of the game and captured video of thousands of protestors outside Dodger Stadium praying and holding flags and signs. Many of the demonstrators also wore red clothing in honor of the sacred heart.
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