Pope Leo XIV Reaffirms Support for LGBTQ+ Inclusion After meeting with Father James Martin

Pope Leo XIV met with Father James Martin, a well-known advocate for LGBTQ+ individuals, on September 1st, and signaled his continued support for the inclusive approach championed by Pope Francis.

following the meeting, father Martin shared on Facebook and X, “I heard the same message from the Pope as I heard from Pope francis: the willingness to welcome everyone, including LGBTQ people.”