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Full coverage: Dodgers to honor Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on Pride Night

Sister Yesate of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence waves a transgender flag.
Sister Yesate of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence waves a transgender flag while participating in the annual San Diego Pride Parade.
(Howard Lipin / San Diego Union-Tribune)
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The Dodgers’ 10th annual Pride Night was thrust into the spotlight last month when the franchise announced it would no longer honor the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence after being pressured by conservative Catholics. After backlash from LGBTQ+ and other groups, the Dodgers reversed course and reinvited the longtime charity organization made up of queer nuns in drag. Several religious groups organized a protest Friday at Dodger Stadium, hours before the Sisters were to be presented with the Community Hero Award in a pregame ceremony at the Dodgers-Giants game.

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