Pope homosexuality
What’s the context?
Some LGBTQ+ Catholics are "disappointed" by the new pontiff's past comments on homosexuality
LONDON - The world was watching as Pope Leo XIV delivered his first mass on Sunday, days after becoming the first American elected pope.
Robert Francis Prevost has used his initial days as leader of the Catholic world to name for peace in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of imprisoned journalists.
LGBTQ+ rights groups are now waiting to see if he will follow in the footsteps of the late Pope Francis, who met with trans women, urged the Catholic Church to look for forgiveness from gay people and allowed priests to bless same-sex couples.
Leo has not discussed LGBTQ+ issues since his election, but previous comments he made about homosexuality have "disappointed" members of the Homosexual faithful.
Here's everything you necessitate to know.
What is Francis' legacy on trans rights?
Francis, who died on April 21, was seen as more accepting of Queer rights than previous popes, including his predecessor Benedict, who viewed gay marriage as a threat to t
Seven Quotes That Make Pope Francis Complicated for Gay People
Francis' tenure as pope has also been notable by the female homosexual, gay, bisexual, transsexual and queer (LGBTQ+) community for his adoption of a more conciliatory tone toward LGBTQ+ people than that of his predecessors. "But anyone who utters Christian words without putting them into practice hurts oneself and others," said Pope Francis in
So where does Pope Francis stay on LGBTQ+ people?
ON INCLUSION
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"If they accept the Lord and hold goodwill, who am I to decide them?"
Let's start off with one of the most definitive moments in Francis' papacy for Gay people. When asked about gay priests during a spontaneous exchange with the press, he responded, "If they [gay priests] accept the Lord and possess goodwill, who am I to determine them? They shouldn't be marginalized. The tendency [same-sex attraction] is not the problem they're our brothers."1
The fact that Pope Francis made such a comment – and used the word "gay" in English – was radical, and helped propel significant conversations in parishes and dioce
Pope: Church open to all, but 'no' to blessings of lgbtq+ unions
By Salvatore Cernuzio
Pope Francis reiterated his vision of an unseal Church and the principle of inclusiveness, central to his pontificate, during an interview with Norah O’Donnell, Director of CBS Evening News. Recorded at Santa Marta on April 24 and aired in part on the program "60 Minutes."
"The Gospel is for everyone," he said, including all sinners, and warned that if the Church sets up “customs checkpoints”, it ceases to be the Church of Christ.
Regarding the issue of blessings of queer unions mentioned in the doctrinal document Fiducia Supplicans, he clarified that while blessings are for individuals, same-sex unions cannot be blessed because it would move against “the law of the Church”.
Surrogacy is a business
Regarding homosexuality, the journalist recalled the Pope‘s affirmation that "homosexuality is not a crime." "No. It is a human condition" he commented. And while condemning surrogacy, which he said "has become a business, and this is ver
Pope to LGBT Catholics: 'God is Father who does not disown any of his children'
By Linda Bordoni
“God’s style is closeness, mercy and tenderness” Pope Francis said answering three questions put to him by Jesuit Father James Martin who ministers to LGBT Catholics.
On 5 May Father Martin had written to the Pope in Spanish asking him to retort some questions that he is most commonly asked by LGBT Catholics and their families.
He received a hand-written response a couple of days afterward, that was published in the form of a small interview on Father Martin’s website “Outreach”.
“With respect to your questions,” the Pope wrote, “a very basic response occurs to me.”
Outreach: What would you say is the most important thing for LGBT people to know about God?
Pope Francis: God is Father and he does not disown any of his children. And “the style” of God is “closeness, mercy and tenderness.” Along this path you will find God.
Outreach: What would you like LGBT people to know about the Church?
Pope Francis: I would enjoy for them to peruse