Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the 267th pope, becoming Pope Leo XIV. He is the first American to hold this position, following the death of Pope Francis. Prevost is considered a centrist and has previously made statements that are less favorable towards the LGBTQ+ community compared to his predecessors. However, many LGBTQ+ Catholics remain optimistic that his views can evolve. The announcement also spurred moments of queer visibility, notably when a gay couple publicly displayed affection during the celebration, symbolizing a hopeful stance towards inclusivity within the Church.
"In Prevost, whilst commenting on some social issues - including immigration policies of the Trump Administration and expressing sympathy for the death of George Floyd - he has made much less positive statements about the queer community in the past."
"On the whole was credited with moving certain conversations about LGBTQ+ issues in the Catholic Church forward, as well as softening the church's language on queer people compared to his predecessors."
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