Archbishop Stefan Heße of Hamburg has expressed his support for the 'Christopher Street Day' marches, describing them as "a visible sign that every person must be respected in their dignity".
Following last week's deadly attack at the march in Berlin, Monsignor Heße told KNA on 30 July that it was important not to be intimidated by hatred and violence. He added that homosexuals deserve respect, protection and "the freedom to live openly".
More homosexual marches are set to take place in Hamburg and Bonn on Saturday.
Following the attack, Archbishop Heiner Koch of Berlin had described the march as a "joyful and moving celebration".
At those marches, participants march partially or fully nude, wearing animal masks or sadomasochistic gear, openly displaying fetish culture, or staging other sexually perverted performance.
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