Pope Leo XIV is expected to maintain the Catholic Church's direction on blessing same-sex couples, as outlined in a decree by Pope Francis. Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández believes the earlier declaration allowing blessings will continue unaffected. Despite affirming the church's refusal to recognize same-sex marriages, Pope Leo has a history of mixed signals regarding LGBTQ+ acceptance, balancing traditional views on family with previous support for LGBTQ+ recognition. Speculation continues about potential adaptations to past LGBTQ+ recognition declarations.
Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández stated that Pope Leo XIV's office will not retract the decree allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, affirming its continuation. He referenced the Fiducia Supplicans from December 2023 as a pivotal shift in recognizing LGBTQ+ couples.
Pope Leo XIV has reaffirmed the church's stance against recognizing same-sex marriages, stating that family is defined as a stable union between a man and a woman.
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich forecasted that while teachings from Pope Francis would likely remain intact under Pope Leo XIV, there may be adjustments made to existing declarations concerning LGBTQ+ relationships.
Reports indicate that although Pope Leo XIV had an 'ambiguous' stance on blessing same-sex couples prior to his papacy, he has shown commitment to upholding traditional family values as defined by the Catholic Church.
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