Before knowing the final decision of the Conclave, One of the great doubts around the world was to know if the new Pope would maintain the progressive line he had left Francisco or if I would return to a more conservative position as in the past of the Catholic Churchespecially in social matters.
Finally, the chosen one was the cardinal Robert Prevostunder the name of Leo XIVwhich is located in a More centrist posture, away from the Argentine at various important points.
Equal marriage, environment and immigration: León XIV’s position
One of the issues that generated more uncertainty in the previous Conclave It was the position that the new Supreme Pontiff could take regarding the LGBTQ+ communityan issue that was in the center of the agenda in recent times in the Catholic church. During Francisco’s pontificate, a more inclusive position was adopted, highlighting the need for a more pastoral approach flexible and attentive to the cultural realities of each region.
However, over the years Leo XIV expressed a more conservative vision in this regard, aligning with the Traditional teaching of the Church that homosexuality is a sin.
According to a report of College of Cardinalsthe American pronounced his disapproval of the growing sympathy of the media and pop culture towards beliefs and practices that, according to him, contradict the gospel. According to the New York Times, in 2012, Leo XIV had already openly criticized the way in which the media promoted a “Ideology contrary to the fundamental principles of faith.”
Another of the issues that is increasingly present and represents a growing challenge in the international agenda is immigration. The United States, the country of Prevost origin, this problem was accentuated from the arrival of Donald Trump to power at the beginning of this year. Francisco expressed openly critical of the Republican immigration policies, including the threats of mass deportation and the construction of border walls.
In this matter, the new is expected Dad Keep the same position since during their years living in Peru always supported Venezuelan migrants.
“Migration is part of the Mission of Christ,” he said Leo XIVindicating that the Church will continue its work support for migrants, defending their dignity against unfair immigration policies.
On the other hand, the Female inclusion in the Church It was another of the points that changed radically during the Argentine’s papacy, although he always left his position in Against the ordination of women priests, a position that Leo XIV probably maintains.
The brand new potato considered that the ordination of women It does not solve the problem of inequality, and warned that “clericalize” women could even generate new challenges.
“It is true that women make a significant contribution to the life of the Church, But this does not justify that they must be ordered as priests “he said.
Finally, it is anticipated that Leo XIV Also continue in the Francisco line in environmental matters, a key issue for Francisco during his years at the head of the Catholic Church.
In a seminar held in November 2024, León said that The relationship of humanity with nature should not be “tyranny”but an act of reciprocity.
Like Francisco, he has defended the idea that the Church must act with Compassion in response to the planet damagepointing out that the abuse of the environment is a “structural sin” that disproportionately affects the most vulnerable.
“We face a crisis that is not only environmental, but also social”The American warned last year, highlighting the consequences of climate change that are related to social inequality.
Source: Ambito
