In the first days of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV wasted no time making the Catholic Church’s stance on marriage crystal clear. Leo XIV has aligned himself with long-standing Catholic doctrine ...

Pope Leo XIV to Continue Blessings for Same-Sex Couples The Vatican will maintain its 2023 policy allowing priests to bless LGBTQ individuals in same-sex relationships, despite conservative backlash.

As Pope Leo XIV begins his papacy, the Rev. Donnie Anderson, pastor at the United Church of Christ in New Bedford, said she and identifying LGBTQ+ Christians remain hopeful that he will embrace a ...

Pope Leo XIV became head of the Roman Catholic Church in May. His predecessor, Pope Francis, had a more inclusive approach to gay rights, but statements from Leo in 2012 have troubled the LGBTQ+ ...

At age 47, Bishop-designate Thomas Hennen will be the youngest bishop leading a U.S. diocese. Hennen's ministry to LGBTQ+ people has seen mixed reactions about his pastoral approach.