Catholic "Pride Mass" canceled after protestors bombard bishop with "hateful" messages
The bishop emphasized he never approved the event and demanded it be cancelled.
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The bishop emphasized he never approved the event and demanded it be cancelled.
In the weeks leading up to the mass, the diocese received hundreds of messages denouncing the service at Duquesne University, as well as threats.
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