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Pope Francis opened the door to the LGBTQ faithful, and they are hoping the new pontiff continues to move the Catholic Church toward acceptance.

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Now, they’re celebrating as Robert Prevost, named Pope Leo XIV, is taking on his role as the new leader of the Catholic Church. Who is Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff?

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"I hope to be able to respond to [the challenges] with a healthy dialogue," said Cardinal Robert Prevost in 2023.