Pope Leo XIV rejects marriage equality, saying family is based on 'union between a man and a woman'

"Pope Leo XIV affirmed that the family is founded upon the stable union between a man and a woman, maintaining traditional Catholic doctrine."

"While Pope Francis was friendlier to the LGBTQ+ community, he did not alter the Catholic stance on marriage, supporting traditional definitions."

Pope Leo XIV has commenced his papacy by reiterating the traditional definition of family as the stable union between a man and a woman. This remark was made during a meeting with the Vatican diplomatic corps and released in a transcript to the media. His predecessor, Pope Francis, had a more inclusive approach towards the LGBTQ+ community but maintained existing doctrine and did not officially change church teachings on marriage. Notably, Francis allowed blessings for same-sex couples while emphasizing they should not resemble weddings. Pope Leo's stance may continue this conservative trajectory.

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