Pope Leo invites transgender women to Vatican lunch, but doesn't sit with them
Pope Leo is continuing Pope Francis' tradition of inviting transgender women to lunch, but not his tradition of sitting with them.
November 17, 2025
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Pope Leo is continuing Pope Francis' tradition of inviting transgender women to lunch, but not his tradition of sitting with them.
Pope Leo said "the church’s teaching will continue as it is" in regards to marriage equality.
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It’s just a stab in the back,” the 63-year-old band director told local media.
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