Pope Leo XIV’s First Appearance Reveals Vision of Peace, Social Justice, Tradition

Opinions and ideas can change … He has expressed openness to marginalised groups, though his stance on specific issues remains ambiguous, including the concerns of LGBT+ Catholics.”

LGBT+ Catholics Westminster, a UK-based campaign group, said

We have to be a church that works together to build bridges and to keep our arms open.”

In his opening remarks as pontiff, Leo said

I think there will be a continuing recognition of the fact that women can add a great deal to the life of the church on many different levels.”

But, he added

The apostolic tradition is something that has been spelled out very clearly, especially if you want to talk about the question of women’s ordination to the priesthood,

he said