Gender-nonconforming ancient Romans found refuge in community dedicated to goddess Cybele

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Gender-nonconforming ancient Romans found refuge in community dedicated to goddess Cybele

A relief showing a Gallus making sacrifices to the goddess Cybele and Attis. Saiko via Wikimedia Commons, CC BYA Vatican declaration, the “Infinite Dignity,” has brought renewed attention to how religions define and interpret gender and gender roles. Approved by the pope on March 25, 2024, the Vatican declaration asserts the Vatican’s opposition to gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy. While noting that people should not be “imprisoned,” “tor…