New Pope Leo XIV’s past comments on LGBTQ+ resurface — Here’s what he said
Friday, 9 May 2025 The election of Pope Leo XIV has ignited discussions on the Catholic Church's stance on LGBTQ+ inclusion. His past remarks on homosexuality have resurfaced. LGBTQ+ groups have expressed concern and cautious optimism. Pope Leo XIV previously acknowledged the need for a more welcoming Church. Advocates are closely monitoring whether he will continue the inclusive approach.
Leo XIV prays at the tomb of Pope Francis two days after being elected new head of the Catholic Church and hours after vowing to humbly follow in his predecessor's footsteps. The surprise visit to Santa Maria Maggiore, a papal basilica in Rome beloved of Francis, who died on April 21 at age 88,...
Fact check: Is Pope Leo XIV affiliated to the US Republican Party?
Speculation has been rife about the political affiliations of Pope Leo XIV, but there is no evidence that he is a "registered..
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Pope prays for Chinese Catholics to be in communion with Rome in first comments following feast day
Leo noted that on the feast day, “in the churches and shrines in China and throughout the world,..
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Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost in Chicago, has become the first U.S.-born pontiff and now leads both the Holy See and Vatican City. His dual role as an American citizen and a foreign head of state..
Friday, 9 May 2025
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