Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Several hours before the first pitch was thrown at the Los Angeles Dodgers' Pride Night, a large group of protesters gathered outside the stadium gates.
The religious organization Catholics for Catholics, which has previously described The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence as "Godless" and "Christ-mocking," planned to travel to Dodger Stadium Friday in protest of the Dodgers' decision to recognize the charity group.
Earlier this week, Catholics for Catholics announced its intention to hold a four-hour "prayerful procession" in the hours leading up to Friday's game. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM A member of The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence participates in a rally in front of the Hennepin County Government Center March 7, 2021, during the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. (Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images) The Sisters will receive the Community Hero Award during a pregame ceremony as part of the Dodgers' Pride Night.
An article posted to the Catholics for Catholics' official website noted that everyone was "welcome to join" the protest. CATHOLICVOTE CALLS DODGERS 'FAITH AND FAMILY' NIGHT A 'BAND-AID' AMID ANTI-CATHOLIC GROUP FALLOUT "All are welcome to join this event in reparation for the offenses committed against our Lord Jesus Christ and against all Christians by 'The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence,'" the article said.