A German Catholic parish, together with the local Protestant church, has publicly endorsed the Christopher Street Day (CSD) pride parade scheduled for June 13, 2026, and announced that it will operate a joint booth offering blessings to participants. The initiative was detailed in a joint statement issued by the Protestant dean and Catholic parish priest.
The statement, published by the Catholic parish of the Sacred Heart in Pforzheim, begins by referencing Pentecost: “A few weeks ago, we celebrated Pentecost. This feast shows that the Holy Spirit unites people and creates community.” It continues: “No one should have to hide their identity or background … On the contrary: God created us in diversity and unites us. We are firmly convinced that every person – regardless of religion, background, social status or sexual identity – is created by God and loved by God. We share this concern with CSD, which advocates for the dignity of queer people, seeks to make visible the diversity of people in their sexual identities and takes to the streets for their rights.”
