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Catholics & drag performers clash over "hateful blasphemy" performed in old church
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Greg Owen , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the controversy and the arts group's plans are available from local news sources, including information about a recent event and funding received from the New South Wales arts council.
A controversy is unfolding in Sydney's central business district. An old building, once a church, is now an arts space. This space has become a point of contention between Catholic groups and LGBTQ + artists.
The building has not been used as a church for many decades, having been repurposed as a school and theatre. Recently, it was allocated for use by an arts group. Further details about the controversy and the arts group's plans are available from local news sources, including information about a recent event and funding received from the New South Wales arts council.
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Category: rights ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
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