Pope Leo XIV has the same openness with gay Catholics that his predecessor Francis displayed, Jesuit priest James Martin said via X on Monday after an audience with the American pontiff.
"Dear friends: I was honored and grateful to meet with the Holy Father @Pontifex this morning in an audience in the Apostolic Palace, and moved to hear the same message I heard from Pope Francis on LGBTQ Catholics, which is one of openness and welcome," Father Martin posted.
"I found Pope Leo to be serene, joyful, and encouraging.
For me, it was a deeply consoling meeting.
Please pray for the Holy Father".
