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Will Pope Leo XIV accept LGBTQ+ people as Francis did? Here's why advocates have hope.
While heartened by the new pope's commitment to social justice, advocates say it's unclear whether Leo will continue Francis' ...
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'Seriously concerned': New Bedford LGBTQ advocates wary of Pope Leo's stance on gay issues
Past statements from Pope Leo XIV about gay rights have New Bedford LGBTQ+ advocates 'disappointed.' Will he continue the ...
LGBTQ+ Catholics React to New Pope Leo XIV
Many LGBTQ+ Catholic groups have welcomed the new pope, while voicing concern over his 2012 comments and hope for a shift in ...
New Pope Leo XIV’s past comments on LGBTQ+ resurface — Here’s what he said
The election of Pope Leo XIV has ignited discussions on the Catholic Church's stance on LGBTQ+ inclusion. His past remarks on ...
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Pope Leo's stance on key issues, from climate change to LGBTQ+ rights to U.S. politics
Pope Leo XIV is seen as a centrist who shares his predecessor's progressive views on certain social issues. Here's what we ...
Where the new Pope Leo XIV stands on social issues
Saturday Night Live‘s Weekend Update had its fun with the headlines this week, including the naming of the new sovereign of ...
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'Seriously concerned': New Bedford LGBTQ advocates wary of Pope Leo's stance on gay issues
NEW BEDFORD — With Pride Month approaching across the world in June, there are questions around the stance of LGBTQ+ rights as Pope Leo XIV assumes leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.