"Leo XIV's closeness to Francis is evident," Vidal said. "His commitment has been expressed not only to the climate but also to the poor and migrants, which is very good not only for the Church ...

Here's what Pope Leo has said in the past about a number of issues, from LGBTQ+ Catholics to climate change — though it's not clear whether his views have changed since or whether they are clear ...

"Leo XIV's closeness to Francis is evident," Vidal said. "His commitment has been expressed not only to the climate but also to the poor and migrants, which is very good not only for the Church ...

Pope Francis called on the world and 1.4 billion Catholics to confront climate change. He brought attention to the issue but it's not clear he changed many minds.

Pope Leo's stance on key issues, from climate change to LGBTQ+ rights to U.S. politics By Rachel Treisman Published May 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM EDT Vatican Media ...

Here's what Pope Leo has said in the past about a number of issues, from LGBTQ+ Catholics to climate change — though it's not clear whether his views have changed since or whether they are clear ...