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[Catholic Caucus] Leo publicly doubts Catholic teaching on sexual morality and the immutability of dogmaLeo's idea that 'attitudes' must be changed before doctrine can sheds new light on the recent events in the Vatican. In his first extended interview, Leo XIV fell short of affirming the immutability of the Church’s teaching on sexual morality, and strongly implied that changes could be possible in the future.Although more muted, he also implied that he could “change the Church’s teaching” on women’s ordination.When discussing his approach to “LGBTQ+” issues with Elise Ann Allen of Crux Now, Leo XIV struck an uncertain note, suggesting...

[Catholic Caucus] In Crux interview, Pope stresses welcome of LGBTQ Catholics, won’t change teachingROME – In a wide-ranging interview given for a new biography on him, Pope Leo XIV has said that his approach to LGBTQ Catholics will be similar to that of his predecessor: an attitude of welcome without changing church teaching.“What I’m trying to say is what Francis said very clearly when he would say, “todos, todos, todos.” Everyone’s invited in, but I don’t invite a person in because they are or are not of any specific identity. I invite a person in because they are a son...