Relative to the OP and the subject of the thread....
"The Vatican last week expressed discomfort over some of the guests who are expected in attendance -- reportedly concerned by the optics that could be created if the pope is photographed with transgender activists, the first openly gay U.S. Episcopal bishop or a nun who will be on the South Lawn for the ceremony on Wednesday morning."
White House Says Vatican's Angst Over Guest List Won't Sour Pope's Visit - ABC News