Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, is kicking off his papacy with a bold stance, declaring family is all about that classic man-woman union while giving a nod to the dignity of the unborn and elderly. In his debut chat with Vatican diplomats, he’s preaching peace, slamming the “throwaway culture,” and keeping Catholic teachings front and center. But don’t expect him to ghost the LGBTQ+ crowd entirely—he’s still got a soft spot for inclusion, just with a side of traditional doctrine.
Pope Leo XIV Affirms Family Is Based on Union Between a Man and Woman, Unborn Has Inherent Dignity
