diplomatic outposts were reportedly prohibited from flying the rainbow flag from embassy flagpoles, and had to obtain special permission to do so. June, during which embassies can also fly the “Pride” flag on the external flagpole, is celebrated as “Pride” month by people identifying as LGBT. The authorization to fly the flag – which was not a mandate – was given ahead of May 17, observed as the international day against homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia. embassies and consulates around the world could fly the “Pride” flag on the same flagpole as the American flag, during “Pride season.” Secretary of State Antony Blinken earlier this year announced that U.S. LGBTQI+ rights are human rights,” the embassy stated on Twitter. “The United States respects the dignity and equality of LGBTQI+ people. Embassy to the Holy See announced on Tuesday, June 1, that it was displaying the rainbow LGBT “Pride” flag for the month of June, which is celebrated as LGBT “Pride” month.
Embassy to the Holy See displays LGBT “Pride” flag during month of June, 2021, in Rome / U.S.
