DignityUSA Media Responses to Pope Francis' Passing

May 1, 2025

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With Francis, LGBTQ+ Catholics finally felt seen. Will new pope turn away from us? - USA Today

Pope Francis created a 'seismic shift' toward acceptance, LGBTQ Catholics say - NBC News

Pope Francis changed the conversation on LGBTQ+ Catholics—will the next Pontiff hit mute? - The Advocate

LGBTQ Leaders Talk Pope Francis’ Legacy - GLAAD

Pope Francis dies at 88 - Washington Blade

Pope Francis dies at 88, leaves complex LGBTQ+ legacy - Windy City Times

Pope Francis, who changed Catholic approach to LGBTQs, dies - Bay Area Reporter

On Pope Francis, Jason Esteves, Joe Rogan, Pete Hegseth and Nancy Mace - Daily Kos

LGBTQ Catholics mourn Pope Francis and reflect on ‘complicated’ record - Gay City News

‘Who am I to judge?’ How Pope shifted Catholic Church’s relationship with the LGBTQ+ community - MSNBC

Catholic LGBTQ+ Leaders React to the Death of Pope Francis - New Ways Ministry

How Francis Broke a Church Taboo with LGBTQ+ Outreach - Washington Post (subscription required)

A look at how Pope Francis handled issues the church faced during his tenure - NBC10 Philadelphia

Pope Francis’ complicated legacy with LGBTQ Catholics - Out In Jersey

LGBTQ+ community reflects on Pope Francis' life and legacy - Spectrum News 13

LGBTQ Catholics hoping Pope Francis’ progression continues - ABC5 Minneapolis

Minnesota LGBTQ+ advocacy group reacts to Pope Francis’ legacy - MPRNews

Death of Pope Francis brings Seattle Catholics to St. James Cathedral - The Seattle Times

Vatican announces conclave date to elect new pope following Francis' death - ABC15 Arizona

Maryland residents reflect on how Pope Francis helped change church views toward LGBTQ+ - CBS News

New pope should stand up to the ‘gay lobby’, says German cardinal - Pink News