A historic pilgrimage: Why LGBTQ Catholics hope Pope Leo will take up Francis’ legacy

Posted on September 6, 2025
By CNN
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A historic pilgrimage: Why LGBTQ Catholics hope Pope Leo will take up Francis’ legacy

The first officially recognized pilgrimage of LGBTQ Catholics to Rome comes as gay Catholics look to Pope Leo XIV to continue down the bold path of his predecessor to welcome into the church a group that has in the past faced alienation and sometimes harsh treatment.