Pope Francis reached out to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community, but also drew unusual opposition

Leo Varadkar praises Pope Francis for reaching out to gay community

The former taoiseach met Francis during his visit to Ireland in 2018. Former Irish premier Leo Varadkar has praised Pope Francis for reaching out to the LGBT+ community, saying it made him feel “more comfortable” going to church services. The 88-year-old pontiff died on Easter Monday after a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure, the Vatican said. His funeral will take place on Saturday. Mr Varadkar, who was taoiseach…

Leo Varadkar: The way Pope Francis reached out to LGBTQ+ people and refugees made a difference

The former Taoiseach said it is easy to forget that it is still a crime to be a gay or lesbian person in many countries across the globe.

San Franciscans reflect on Pope Francis' progressive legacy: 'A pope like no other'

Pope Francis leaves a legacy that stands out from his predecessors for his progressive stance on social justice, climate change and the LGBTQ+ community. He also emphasized the church's role in welcoming migrants and refugees.

'Funding illegals': Megyn Kelly blasts Pope Francis just after his death

Pope Francis — who was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio — died on Monday. While most Catholics around the world mourned the pontiff in prayer and reflection on his legacy, SiriusXM host Megyn Kelly used her first episode after his death to attack the late bishop of Rome.The Daily Beast reported Monday that Kelly — who was a Fox News commentator and NBC host before her pivot to podcasting — was particularly critical of Francis' progressive legacy when …

‘He was almost in tears’: Openly-gay Vatican advisor describes Pope Francis’ support for trans worshipers

Juan Carlos Cruz, a victim of clerical sexual abuse and an openly gay Vatican advisor, remembers Pope Francis’ monumental support for LGBTQ+ worshipers, and the pope’s commitment to reform in the Catholic church after investigations uncovered the Chilean sex abuse scandal that victimized Cruz.

Gay Moms, Irish Catholics, and the Pope

In a world where LGBTQ people are too often dismissed, Pope Francis made time to listen.