Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Letters from Leo — the American Pope & US Politics

Pope Leo Meets Top LGBT Advocate Fr. James Martin at the Vatican

Early in his pontificate, Leo signals continuity with Francis’s inclusive outreach to the LGBT community.

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Christopher Hale
Sep 01, 2025
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Pope Leo XIV met today with Father James Martin, the American Jesuit widely recognized as the Catholic Church’s most visible advocate for LGBT Catholics.

The meeting adds fresh evidence that Leo intends to carry forward the legacy of Pope Francis in opening the Church’s doors more widely to those who have long been on its margins.

Father Martin, author o…

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