US Catholics Hope U.S.-Born Pope

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Pope Leo XIV

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From the left and right, US Catholics hope new pope fulfills their hopes

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From U.S. Catholics to the left of the ideological center, there is optimism that Leo will carry on Pope Francis ’ outreach to poor and marginalized people.

To the right, hope the new pope will faithfully uphold Catholic doctrine, including abortion, same-sex marriage and women’s ordination.

One reason for optimism: The new pope has made clear — in his remarks and his choice of a motto — that unity within the global church will be a priority.

A years -long Vatican process left open the contentious question of whether women should be ordained as deacons.

The U.S.-based Women's Ordination Conference welcomed the inclusive tone of Leo ’s initial remarks.

Francis , in many ways, saw Robert Prevost as a possible successor.

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