Pope Francis, who died at 88 last month, was the first pontiff to be publicly inclusive of the LGBTQ Catholic community.

Pope Francis opened the door to the LGBTQ faithful, and they are hoping the new pontiff continues to move the Catholic Church toward acceptance.

“I hope he will meet and listen to LGBTQ Catholics so that his mind might be expanded on these issues.” DeBernardo was among a delegation who met with Pope Francis last fall, describing the ...

Chicago-native Cardinal Robert Prevost was announced as the new Pope on May 8, following Pope Francis’ death on April 21. The ...

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Pope Francis was heralded for his work and open communication with the LGBTQ community. Pope Francis became a champion for inclusion. He famously said 'Who am I to judge ...

As the conclave is held to select a new pope, LGBTQ Catholics hope ... some front-runners appear to share Francis' inclusive views — will continue along his path. Just four months after Francis ...

Pope Francis died on April 21. His funeral took place five days later. The Vatican’s tone on LGBTQ and intersex issues softened under the Argentine-born pope’s papacy, even though church ...

James Martin’s book Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBTQ Community ... the first Pope to take the name of Francis, after Saint Francis of Assisi and, like his namesake ...