St. Francis Xavier church in the Flatiron is a place where members of the LGBTQ community are embraced and offered outreach. The church also participated in the New York City Pride march.

On February 15, New York's trans community filled the pews to honor one of their own. Laura Oliverio/CNN Maz George holds flowers and a pamphlet after Gentili's funeral.

Maz George holds flowers and a pamphlet after Cecilia Gentiliâ s funeral at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, on February 15. ... of anti-LGBTQ judgment within the Catholic Church.

A group of transwomen who met Gentili on the sets of "Pose" or have been inspired by her advocacy are pictured Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, outside St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan, New York.

Pope Francis' approach to LGBTQ issues marked a major, if mixed, shift in tone for the Catholic Church − from scorn to tolerance and acceptance.