LGBTQ Roman Catholics are expressing relief that Pope Leo XIV hasn’t disavowed his predecessor’s change of tact on homosexuality, citing a number of recent moves. These include a meeting with a Jesuit priest and participation by LGBTQs in Jubilee events.

First, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (the Vatican’s doctrine office), reaffirmed the late Pope Francis’ declaration that same-sex couples can seek blessings from Catholic priests. In response to a question on whether that policy would change, he told an Italian newspaper, “I don't think so, the declaration will remain.”

Then, on September 1, Leo met with the Reverend James Martin, a New York-based Jesuit priest who is an outspoken advocate for inclusion of LGBTQ Catholics.

After

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