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CATHOLIC CHURCH WELCOMES NEW POPE
- On May 8, 2025, Robert Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV at a two-day conclave in the Vatican following Pope Francis's death in April 2025.
- Prevost's election followed a papacy marked by Francis's moderate reforms and reflected a choice for a pope rejecting clerical privilege and emphasizing bridge-building.
- Having served extensively in Peru and endorsed pastoral reforms such as permitting divorced and remarried Catholics to receive communion, Prevost has shown a willingness to engage with often overlooked communities, while his position on blessing same-sex couples remains unclear.
- In his 2012 speech, Prevost criticized media portrayals that he believed promoted acceptance of behaviors and family structures involving same-sex couples, prompting measured reactions from LGBTQ+ Catholic organizations that emphasized the importance of ongoing dialogue and inclusion.
- Pope Leo XIV’s leadership suggests continuity with Francis’s reforms but signals ongoing challenges regarding LGBTQ+ issues and the need for dialogue within the Church.
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