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Will the next Pope embrace the LGBTQ+ community and a more modest lifestyle like Pope Francis did?

The executive director of Outreach, the queer Catholic resource organization, provides some insight from Rome into what can be expected from the conclave.

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The legacy of John Paul II

The first "television pope" helped to defeat Communism and to inspire a new generation of Catholics. But this pope also ignored an epidemic of pedophilia while giving prominent attention to the vilification of God's gay and lesbian children. We can only hope the next pope will be more compassionate.

What Have the New Catholic Cardinals Said About LGBT People?

A few of the pontiff's picks have made comments on LGBT issues in the past.

How one woman allegedly became the first female pope

Amidst the rich tapestry of papal history, Pope Joan's enigmatic figure and legend defy time, igniting conversations on gender, power, and the enduring quest for inclusivity within an all-male hierarchy.

Lindsay Graham suggests Pope Trump, and gets properly roasted

Here are 20 hilarious reactions to the genteel senator from South Carolina and his unserious suggestion.

Op-Ed: Pope's Legacy Will Be That He's Willing to Listen

The leader of a pro-LGBT Catholic group reflects on the pope's first year.

Gay Man Carlos Elizondo Named White House Social Secretary

Elizondo is the first member of the LGBTQ+ community to be selected for a post by President-elect Joe Biden but likely won't be the last.

Lindsey Graham, the monsignor of MAGA, in his most offensive capitulation yet, says Trump should be pope

Opinion: Graham’s moral collapse is no longer a slow drip; it's a tidal wave of unholy water gushing at the devil incarnate that is the fiery Trump, writes John Casey.

Catholic Cardinal: 'Homosexuals Are Not Criminals'

A high-ranking Vatican official condemns Uganda's antigay law.

France Surrenders to Vatican Over Gay Ambassador

French news media report the nine-month standoff over credentials is over.

LGBTQ+ Catholic organization's leader says he's 'hopeful' about Pope Leo XIV

Michael O'Loughlin is the executive director of Outreach, an organization supporting LGBTQ+ Catholics. This is what he thinks of the election of the new pope.

Australian Catholics Call for a More LGBT-Inclusive Church

Huge changes could be coming for Australian Catholics.

By selecting an American, the Vatican sends a message to Trump's hostility and global aspirations

Opinion: In Pope Leo XIV, the United States now has a leader who will be respected by everyone in the world, writes John Casey.

Liberty Counsel: The Vatican Is Lying

The right-wing law firm representing Kentucky clerk Kim Davis claims the Vatican is trying to downplay the intimacy of Pope Francis's visit with Davis in Washington. 

Pope Leo XIV: Can the new 'lion' of Rome roar for the marginalized?

Opinion: As the dawn of a new papacy begins, Pope Leo XIV stands at the crossroads of history and hope. Will this lion embrace his legacy as a champion of justice and compassion?

Who could succeed Pope Francis? We look at 10 possibilities, both LGBTQ-friendly and not

Potential successors come from all over the world and range from moderate to deeply conservative on LGBTQ+ issues.

Cold War: The Catholic Church and LGBTQ+ Believers

This year, the Vatican continued its mixed messages about queer equality and dignity. Is our patience worn thin?

Op-ed: The Pope Needs to Confront LGBT Issues

With the pope visiting our turf next month, it's high time he put 'Who am I to judge?' into action.

Pope Francis: One Year In, Door Slightly Ajar for LGBTs

Progress for LGBT people in the religious sphere will not mirror advances at the ballot box or in the courts, but Pope Francis is showing how it's possible.

How the Kim Davis-Pope Francis Meeting Came to Be

The secret meeting in Washington between the antigay Kentucky clerk and the leader of the Roman Catholic Church was carefully planned, says Davis's attorney.