The parody Catholic news account, Pope Crave, has expressed disappointment over the newly appointed Pope Leo XIV's previous anti-LGBTQ+ remarks. Noelia Caballero, co-administrator of the account and a lesbian Catholic, conveyed her concerns about Prevost's critical stance on LGBTQ+ issues during his career, particularly his 2012 commentary against the 'homosexual lifestyle.' However, some LGBTQ+ Catholics in the UK have welcomed his appointment with hopes that his views may have evolved since then. The community seeks reassurance of love and belonging regardless of the Pope's strict statements.
As a lesbian Catholic, I am disappointed. Our new Pope has spoken against 'Western' leniency towards LGBTQ+ individuals and against 'gender ideology' in Peru.
While the Pope is the head of the Church, nothing our new Pope says can ever override the compassion, love, and mercy shared with us by our Lord Christ.
Opinions and ideas can change, and he supported Pope Francis' change in tone towards LGBTQ+ communities.
Pope Crave expressed disappointment that Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, had previously criticized pro-LGBTQ+ media as 'at odds with the gospel'.
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