Pope Francis changed the conversation on LGBTQ+ Catholics
Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday. How does his stance on LGBTQ+ issues compare to his predecessor's?. Lucy Middleton. Robert Francis Prevost has used his initial days as leader of the Catholic world to call for peace in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of imprisoned journalists. 10 potential popes, LGBTQ
In , Dolan downplayed the significance of Pope Francis’s famous “Who am I to judge?” remark about gay priests and suggested the church merely has an image problem, saying on Meet the. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Patrick's Cathedral in New York on April 22, 
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Pope Francis worked to make the Catholic Church more open to the LGBTQ community. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with the Rev. James Martin about what direction the new pontiff could take the church. As I knew from spending two weeks at his table at the Synod of Bishops last year, the new pope is a kind, friendly and intelligent man. But perhaps because he no longer must juggle two jobs at once synod delegate and prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops or perhaps because of the grace of office, I found Pope Leo to be tremendously at ease, even jovial, during our meeting.
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Will the next pope do the same? He used the words “gay” and “transgender,” rather than the more clinical or dehumanizing terms common to his predecessors. As the conclave is held to select a new pope , LGBTQ Catholics hope that the next leader of the church will continue the inclusion work Pope Francis started more than 20 years ago. He didn't change doctrine, but he changed the conversation by voicing support for legal civil unions, personally meeting with LGBTQ groups and extending blessings to individuals in same-sex unions.
What new Pope Leo XIV has said about LGBTQ+ issues
Given his closeness to the Pope, he’s widely considered one of the frontrunners to succeed him. What He’s Said On LGBTQ+ Rights: While Perolin is generally considered one of the more progressive contenders in this conclave, he’s previously distanced himself from the Pope’s stance on gay marriage. Some shared quotes from his writings. He allowed priests to bless same-sex couples and opened baptism and the role of godparent to transgender people. Expect new pope to embrace LGBTQ community like Francis did
LONDON - The world was watching as Pope Leo XIV delivered his first mass on Sunday, days after becoming the first American elected pope. Robert Francis Prevost has used his initial days as leader of the Catholic world to call for peace in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of imprisoned journalists. LGBTQ+ rights groups are now waiting to see if he will follow in the footsteps of the. . 
Where does Pope Leo stand on LGBTQ+ rights?
Opinion: Pope Francis's lasting legacy is his transformative embrace of LGBTQ+ Catholics, which ignited hope for inclusion in the Church. .
Where do the contenders to be next pope stand on LGBTQ rights?
From Cardinal Pietro Parolin to Peter Turkson, here are where the contenders to be next pope stand on LGBTQ+ rights and liberal issues. .