Newly-elected Pope Leo XIV shares thoughts on gay marriage, abortion

Pope Leo XIV issues bombshell controversial statement on 'what marriage is"

He made the address in private but the Vatican has released his prepared text

Newly-elected Pope Leo XIV shares thoughts on gay marriage, abortion

The newly elected Pope has shared his stance on same-sex marriage and described abortion and euthanasia as a product of today’s “throwaway culture”.

It is difficult, perhaps even premature, to predict what Pope Leo XIV will be like, having been elected on the 80th anniversary of the end of the European fighting in World War II. However, it is perhaps safe to say that he will be a Pope who defends peace and tranquility in the Church and in the world, as he indicated in his first speech – and perhaps the day he was elected indicates this. He will probably try to ensure that the Church responds…