Pope Leo XIV's election to the papacy has ignited curiosity and cautious optimism among LGBTQ groups. Known for his previous anti-LGBTQ remarks, particularly during his tenure as Cardinal Robert Prevost, the new pope is under scrutiny regarding his approach to queer issues. Advocates like Francis DeBernardo hope for a more progressive stance from him, despite the Catholic Church's longstanding opposition to LGBTQ rights. The legacy of Pope Francis, known for some supportive statements, casts a shadow over whether Pope Leo XIV can continue this trend or will revert to traditional views.
According to the New York Times, Pope Leo XIV criticized the west in 2012 for fostering 'sympathy for beliefs and practices that are at odds with the gospel,' citing the 'homosexual lifestyle' and 'alternative families comprised of same-sex partners.'
Formerly known as Cardinal Robert Prevost, Pope Leo XIV is the first American and Peruvian pope, raising hopes among LGBTQ advocates despite his history of anti-LGBTQ statements.
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