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12:24Now PlayingLA Dodgers & The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence: How a nod to drag nuns led to backlash | 5 Things
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12:24Now PlayingFor its 10th annual Pride Night, the LA Dodgers wanted to give a nod to a group that has been advocating for the LGBTQ+ community for decades: The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, most commonly known as the drag nuns.
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Then several conservative Catholic leaders complained. They were then joined by Republican politicians like Ron DeSantis and Marco Rubio. The Dodgers responded by rescinding the invitation. A national and then international backlash followed. Ultimately, the Dodgers ended up apologizing and the Sisters were re-invited. Why have the Sisters been so polarizing? In today's show, we speak with Sister Unity, a founding member of the 27-year-old LA chapter who focuses her ministry on homeless youth.
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