US EditionPope Leo XIV Begins Pontificate with Focus on Peace and Social Justice
- On May 15, 2025, U.S. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected pope, taking the name Leo XIV in Vatican City, becoming the 267th pontiff and first American pope.
- Prevost’s election followed Pope Francis’ 12-year papacy and occurred amid a Church still adhering to existing doctrines rejecting same-sex marriage and homosexual relations.
- Leo XIV emphasized peace, building bridges, and God’s love for all in his initial remarks, while reports surfaced about his 2012 critical comments on the 'homosexual lifestyle' and media influence.
- LGBTQ advocacy groups like GLAAD welcomed the chance to advance compassion under Leo XIV but awaited his actions cautiously, as New Ways Ministry called his remarks disappointing and pledged a wait-and-see stance.
- Leo XIV faces the challenge of uniting a divided Church, addressing social issues, and continuing Francis’ focus on inclusiveness, with his words and leadership expected to receive close global scrutiny.
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awazthevoice.inPope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as pope
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first U.S.-born pontiff, said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass as the head of the Catholic Church.
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