South Africa: Queer Migrants Find Their Spiritual Sanctuary

Behind a book that highlights how important their faith is for LGBTQIA+ migrants, refugees and asylum seekers is a very special ministry in the heart of Johannesburg.

In a drab room in the cavernous basement of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Braamfontein, a colourful group of queer folk are catching up on gossip. Lockdown restrictions mean it has been a year since they've been able to meet face to face. So on this particular Sunday afternoon, there is much to catch up.

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