“Only through such respectful and compassionate listening can we enter on the paths of true growth and awaken a yearning for ...

The position taken by Africa was also the position of so many bishops here in Europe. It’s not just an African exception,” ...

Many called him the people's Pope because he was supportive of all people. He signed off on allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples. "He has been such a blessing for the gay community ...

In 2023, he allowed the blessing of same-sex couples and said being homosexual was "not a crime." He also said transgender people can be baptized and serve as godparents.

New Pope, Same Script: Leo XIV Isn’t Blessing Gay Marriage Anytime Soon. Story by Lovebscott ... Pope Leo XIV wasted no time making the Catholic Church’s stance on marriage crystal clear.

During Francis’ time as pope, he spoke on a wide array of controversial and political issues, including immigration, same-sex marriage, LGBTQ rights and surrogacy.

Pope Leo XIV has shown some support for Fiducia Supplicans - an encyclical that allows Catholic priests to bless couples who are not considered married by Church teachings - including same-sex ...

Mr. Bruni, a contributing Opinion writer, was on the staff of The Times for more than 25 years. “Who am I to judge?” Pope Francis uttered those words in July 2013, just four and a half months ...

Much remains to be known about Pope Leo, who is seen as a centrist. The Illinois native has dual citizenship from the U.S. and Peru, and he spoke Italian and Spanish during his first address to ...

Returning to the Rome on a flight from Rio de Janeiro in July 2013, Pope Francis was asked about the supposed existence of a “gay lobby” at the Vatican. “If a person is gay and seeks God and ...