Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV. This is his evaluation of LGBTQ+ people

Two days after the Cardinals gathered together to elect the new pope, the decision has been made. Robert Prevost was selected to become the first American pope in history. He adopted the name of Pope Leo.

Leo's ascension to the Pope died last month, which was the death of Pope Pope Francis, who has made relatively progress in LGBTQ+ rights.

The new pope is from Chicago and is 69 years old. He earned his degree in mathematics from Villanova University in Pennsylvania and then received his diploma in the Theology from the Catholic Theological Society of Chicago.

CNN reported that he had previously worked as a Catholic missionary in South America. He worked in Trujillo, Peru for about ten years, and then served as bishop of the Peruvian city of Chiclayo from 2014 to 2023.

The media pointed out that many people believe that Leo will continue to carry out many Francis reforms.

In his first speech as the pope, Leo said: “We must seek together to be a missionary church. A church that builds bridges and dialogue.”

The new pope also paid tribute to his predecessor.

“Let us leave the weak voice of Pope Francis in our ears. Rome blessed the Pope of Rome blessed his blessing to the whole world on Easter morning. Let me follow that blessing. God loves us. God loves everyone. Evil will not prevail.”

Although he respects Francis, he has some questions about his support for LGBTQ+ rights. Francis carried out several Pro-LGBTQ+ reforms during the Pope. But the new pope has made some anti-LGBTQ+ statements. In 2012, at the Bishops' Conference, “He lamented that Western news media and popular culture expressed sympathy for beliefs and practices that contradict the gospel, '' The New York Times Report. He specifically mentioned the “same-sex lifestyle” and “an alternative family composed of same-sex couples and their adopted children.” Like Bishop Chiclayo in Peru, who opposed a plan to teach gender in schools, he said: “Promoting gender ideology is confusing because it tries to create a gender that does not exist.”

However, according to Meidas Touch Network, “he expressed sympathy for the LGBTQ community.” But “while he might promote a more enthusiastic environment, he did not show any openness to changing the teaching of churches that change same-sex marriage or women’s appointments.”

LGBTQ+ advocacy group Glaad said it looks forward to working with Leo. The organization has previously met with Francis to discuss LGBTQ+ rights.

“The Roman Catholic Church is on the threshold of a new chapter full of hope and inclusiveness. With the leadership of Pope Leo Xiv, there is an extraordinary opportunity to inspire billions of dollars around the world and further embrace LGBTQ people with compassion, dignity and love,” Glaad's CEO and Sarah Kate Ellis said in a statement. Advocate. “He can base on the progress he has made and help build a church that truly reflects the universal message of acceptance and care for all. We want to work with Pope Leo, as we have done with Pope Francis, to help ensure that the church continues to grow into a welcome home for everyone.”

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Trudy Ring contributed the report.