CATHOLIC CHURCH WELCOMES NEW POPE

Gonzaga professor breaks down impact of new Pope

Even people who aren’t connected with the Catholic church tuned in to the unique process. However, the reach of the pope extends beyond the Catholic church.

CATHOLIC CHURCH WELCOMES NEW POPE

A crowd in St. Peter's Square watches the new pope appear Thursday on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican after a conclave of 133 cardinals elected a successor of late Pope Francis. Cardinal robert Prevost, 69, a…

‘A friend of Ireland’ – church leaders welcome appointment of Pope Leo XIV and hope he will visit soon

Church leaders in Ireland have expressed their “great joy” at the election of Pope Leo XIV, with the Primate of All Ireland describing him as “a friend of Ireland”.

The LGTBI Christian collectives are looking forward to Leo XIV, whom they have received with relief, despite their declarations of 15 years ago on sexual diversity, a topic that "does not seem to be a priority on their agenda", believes the sociologist expert in religions Mar GrieraThe election of Leon XIV curbs the counter-offensive of the ultra sector of the Catholic Church The newly elected new Pope Leo XIV is 'antiTrump' and one of the bets …

LGBTQ+ Catholics React to New Pope Leo XIV

Pope Francis' more inclusive tone, while also noting their concern over resurfaced remarks against the community from a decade ago.Newsweek has reached out to some LGTBQ ministries and resource groups for comment via email on Friday.Former Pope Francis died on April 21, marking the end of a 12-year papacy during which the late pontiff tried to adjust the Roman Catholic Church to a changing, modern world. He sparked both praise and controversy th…

LGBTQ+ Catholics tentatively welcome new pope despite anti-gay comments

LGBTQ+ Catholic groups have tentatively welcomed new pope Robert Prevost – Pope Leo XIV – as head of the Catholic Church after he previously expressed anti-gay views. Chicago-born Prevost, who holds dual American and Peruvian citizenship, is the first American to hold the role of Pope. The 69-year-old was elected on Thursday (8 May) after a two-day papal conclave following the death of 88-year-old Pope Francis in April. Francis left behind an er…