On 16 May, Pope Leo XIV made headlines with strong comments about family and social values. As reported by AP News, he stated that a family should be built on “the stable union between a man and a woman,” clearly excluding same-sex relationships.
He called on governments to promote peaceful societies “above all by investing in the family.”
Pope Leo also stressed the importance of universal dignity:
“No one is exempted from striving to ensure respect for the dignity of every person, especially the most frail and vulnerable, from the unborn to the elderly, from the sick to the unemployed, citizens and immigrants alike.”
His early remarks reveal a commitment to conservative values and a strong moral stance.
