Redacción León XIV: the new Pope openly against the LGBTQ+ community
Robert Prevost was elected pope in a historic election marked by stances different from Francis's progressivism
The Vatican experienced a historic day with the election of Robert Prevost as the new leader of the Catholic Church, following the death of Pope Francis last month. The conclave, which lasted for two days, concluded on May 8 with the appointment of Prevost as the Pope Leo XIV.
At 69 years old and born in Chicago, Prevost became the 267th pontiff and the first of American nationality.
He also holds Peruvian citizenship, acquired during his long ecclesiastical career in Latin America. Although he was considered a moderate reformist close to Francis, his election surprised many, as he was not among the main favorites.
Stances on the LGBTQ+ community
Despite not having an extensive history of public statements on the LGBTQ+ community, comments made by Prevost in 2012 came to light.
According to The New York Times,he harshly criticized entertainment media for promoting "beliefs and practices contrary to the gospel," including the "homosexual lifestyle" and "alternative families" formed by same-sex couples and their adoptive children.
These statements mark an openly anti-inclusion stance. Especially after the decade of Pope Francis, who attempted to open spaces for dialogue with the LGBTQ+ community without altering the more conservative doctrinal stances.
A pontificate amid internal tensions
The arrival of Leo XIV occurs in a complex context for the Catholic Church, which faces deep internal tensions between traditional sectors and those promoting greater openness.
During his papacy, Francis sought a difficult balance: gestures of welcome toward LGBTQ+ people without altering the doctrinal core.
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