US EditionPope Leo XIV under fire after 2012 anti-LGBTQ+ remarks resurface, pride flag snub video goes viral
- On May 12, 2025, Pope Leo XIV faced controversy after a video of him ignoring a pride flag went viral on X with over 1.4 million views.
- The event follows resurfaced 2012 remarks where then-Cardinal Prevost criticized Western media’s sympathy for homosexuality, prompting debate on his stance toward LGBTQ+ issues.
- Pope Leo XIV, the 267th and first American pontiff elected May 8, has also endured scrutiny over past abuse inaction and is seen as a conservative figure admired for diplomatic skill.
- His older brother Louis Prevost’s social media posts contain vulgar anti-Democrat and pro-Trump rhetoric, which drew attention and were partially removed for false information.
- This controversy intensifies calls for clarity on how Pope Leo XIV will balance tradition and inclusivity, as many watch to see if he will continue Pope Francis’ outreach legacy.
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Pope Leo XIV under fire after 2012 anti-LGBTQ+ remarks resurface, pride flag snub video goes viral
Pope Leo XIV, previously Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, faces scrutiny for his conservative views on LGBTQ+ issues, contrasting with Pope Francis's inclusive approach.
Pope Leo's Brother Sparks Outrage Over Vile Posts About Nancy Pelosi And Parents Of Trans Kids
The brother of Robert Prevost, a Chicago-born Roman Catholic Augustine cleric who last week became the newly-elected Pope Leo XIV, is facing heated criticism after some of his older Facebook posts resurfaced and revealed that he'd shared a video calling Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi a "drunk c**nt" as well as a transphobic meme about transgender children. For instance, in an April 23 post, Prevost claimed that former President Obama desired “t…
Pope Leo XIV’s brother scorches trans people, female politicians and anti-Trump Democrats online
The oldest brother of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV has written and shared a series of vulgar posts and memes on social media.Among the accusations: anyone with a transgender child is “a sh- - ty parent”; former House Speaker and fellow Catholic Nancy Pelosi is a “drunken c- - - ”; and “anti-Trump Democrats” should “be arrested and tried for subversion and even treason against the U.S.A.”The tone of the posts appears to be nothing new, dating well b…
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