The fresh Pope Leon XIV, or Cardinal Robert Prevost, was elected as the successor of St Peter on 8 May. His views on genderism, abortion, death punishment or climate change may indicate the direction in which the Catholic Church will lead in the coming years. What positions has he presented so far?
Opposition to sex ideology and "alternative families"
The "New York Post" recalls Prevost's 2012 speech, in which the Cardinal accused the media of promoting "a sympathy for beliefs and practices contrary to the Gospel". He then pointed to "homosexual lifestyle" and "alternative families consisting of same-sex partners and their adopted children".
As Bishop of Chiclayo in Peru Prevost rejected a government initiative promoting sex ideology in schools. – "Promoting sex ideology is misleading due to the fact that it aims to make genders that do not exist" He stressed.
Defense of life from conception, opposition to euthanasia, but besides the death penalty
Prevost has repeatedly stressed his position in the defence of life. – “Let us defend human life at any time!” said during the March for Life in Peru. He besides opposed euthanasia in Belgium.
At the same time, it does not support the death penalty. In 2015, he wrote: “It is time to end the death penalty”.
Climate – from words to deeds, but without “tyrannical”
The "New York Post" points out that the fresh Pope shares Francis' views on climate change. In November, Provost said it was time to pass “From words to deeds” Faced ‘environmental crisis’. At the same time added that ‘control over nature’ should not happen ‘tyrannical’.
Habemus Papam! Who's Leon XIV?
Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leon XIV, was born on 14 September 1955 in Chicago. He joined the Order of St. Augustine, and accepted priestly ordination in 1982 in Rome. He worked, among others, in Peru, was the general superior of the Augustians and close associate of Pope Francis.
On 8 May, after 4 votes, the cardinals elected him as the fresh Bishop of Rome. – “Let peace be with you!” – with these words he addressed the believers in St. Peter's Square, saying a prayer Hail Mary for planet peace.
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What position does the fresh Pope Leon XIV take on genderism, climateism and abortion?
