‘Keep the doors open’: Ministers call on next pope to do more for LGBTQ+ people
- Pope Francis died at the Vatican at age 88 due to a stroke, as stated by the Vatican.
- Some Canadian church leaders are calling for his successor to promote greater inclusion of LGBTQ+ people.
- Rev. Deana Dudley expressed that Pope Francis opened the doors of the Catholic Church to more people, especially 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.
- Rev. Brent Hawkes hopes the new pope will maintain progressive values and keep the doors open to everyone.
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'Keep the doors open': Ministers call on next pope to do more for LGBTQ+ people
Serge Quevillon made it a point Monday to visit Montreal's Mary Queen of the World Cathedral to pay respect to Pope Francis. Speaking outside the cathedral, he said he vividly remembers a question the pope was asked in June 2013. “He was asked, 'What do you think about homosexuality?&#...
The challenges ahead for the next Pope
Pope Francis's successor will face several key challenges, including deciding whether to continue his progressive agenda or return to a more traditional Catholic approach. Issues such as addressing sexual abuse scandals, combating secularization, and navigating topics like immigration and LGBTQ+ rights will require careful leadership. The new Pope will also need to address the growing divide between different global regions, particularly in the …
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