Advocates for the LGBTQ+ community praised Pope Francis ... Now, the outlook is murkier as Pope Leo XIV succeeds Francis as leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, but advocates say they ...

We make the words of Pope Leo XIV our own: 'Without fear, united, hand in hand with God and among ourselves, we will go forward.'" The church remains divided on LGBTQ+ issues, with some dioceses ...

Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting with cardinals since his May 8 election and offered a glimpse into his vision for the Church.

Declared pope earlier this year, Pope Leo XIV-formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost-has a history of conservative remarks on LGBTQ+ issues. In a 2012 address to the world synod of bishops ...

Pope Leo XIV previously acknowledged the need for ... his heart and mind have developed more progressively on LGBTQ+ issues,” DeBernardo said. In 2023, upon becoming a cardinal, Prevost acknowle ...

Pope Leo XIV may have broken a historic ... greater action against the destruction of the planet." Leo is less progressive on LGBTQ+ issues than his predecessor. "Who am I to judge?," ...

After a little more than 24 hours of anticipation, the telltale white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday—signaling that the Roman Catholic Church’s 133 eligible cardinals had come ...

Pope Leo XIV may have broken a historic ... get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox. Leo is less progressive on LGBTQ+ issues than his predecessor, as Francis famously said ...

Pope Leo XIV has already made history ... presence dating back years help paint a picture of his stances on certain issues. At a 2023 Vatican news conference, for example, he said, "Our work ...

Pope Leo XIV's authority began immediately upon his selection. Catholics and others around the world have celebrated the announcement. However, LGBTQ+ rights groups will closely monitor his ...