The Pilgrims’ Rest is the offer of a shared table on the occasion of the Jubilee pilgrimage of LGBT+ people “Pellegrinaggio de La Tenda di Gionata e altre associazioni”.

It is a space of rest after a day full of prayer and emotions, an occasion for, refreshment and encounter: to pause, eat, talk, and be together after the walk to the Porta Santa.
In the heart of Rome, the Pilgrims’ Rest offers a space of nourishment, encounter, and renewed commitment. A sign: that communion continues beyond the pilgrimage, and welcome must be made concrete, generous, and festive.

To participate, we ask a small contribution to cover the costs of food and drinks. If you can, we invite you to offer more. Your generosity will help us support those who could not afford to pay, and make room for others.

This event is organized by us, the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics, for you. It is supported by La Tenda di Gionata, but you don’t need to belong to any GNRC member group to join. Register while places remain—our table is for old friends and new. It is a kinship of those who believed, walked and arrived.

Still water, soft drinks, and a selection of white and red wines, including Prosecco, will be available throughout the evening. Everything is informal—food and drink are served buffet-style, and guests are welcome to enjoy them at their own pace, indoors or outdoors.

The Jubilee pilgrimage, organized by La Tenda di Gionata with the support of GNRC and other associations, is a shared act of faith and witness. On September 6, pilgrims will walk through the Porta Santa of St. Peter’s Basilica, affirming that the Church is home for all. The Pilgrims’ Rest offers them a moment of peace and communion at the end of the day.

During the Jubilee, we will walk together through an open door, the Holy Door. Pilgrims’ Rest is a time to gather again, to breathe, to remember that we are still pilgrims — not visitors, but travellers. And if the journey needs places to reflect, to discern what to carry forward and what to leave behind, the GNRC Assembly in August is one of those places.
It’s not just for leaders or seasoned activists: it’s an invitation for anyone who wants to share their story, bring their questions, and join a space of shared hope. From August 21 → 25 2025, we’ll meet in Madrid, Spain, to build connections, shape a common vision, and strengthen alliances of faith and justice. And, it is momentous occasion as GNRC celebrates tenth anniversary!

The 2025 Assembly will gather LGBTQ+ Catholics, their families, and allies from around the world under the theme “Walking Together: Rainbow Challenges After the Synod.” It will be a space of encounter, discernment, and joy — with workshops, worship, and shared meals. The Assembly is open to those who walk at the crossroads of faith, sexuality, and gender, whether as part of a national group, a local church, or on a personal path.
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During the Jubilee, we walked together toward an open door. Pilgrims’ Rest is a time to gather again, to breathe, to remember that we are still pilgrims — not visitors, but travelers. And if the journey needs places to reflect, to discern what to carry forward and what to leave behind, the GNRC Assembly in October is one of those places.

It’s not just for leaders or seasoned activists: it’s an invitation for anyone who wants to share their story, bring their questions, and join a space of shared hope. From August 21 → 25 2025, we’ll meet in Madrid, Spain, to build connections, shape a common vision, and strengthen alliances of faith and justice. See you there?