Overview

• In his first major interview, published in a new book by Elise Ann Allen, León XIV said Church teaching on sexuality and marriage will not change in the near term and reaffirmed his vision of the family as father, mother and children.
• He said he will continue naming women to leadership roles but does not intend to alter the teaching that excludes the ordination of women as deacons.
• Addressing U.S. politics, the pope said his nationality does not make him closer to President Donald Trump, noted he has had no direct conversations with him, voiced concern about migration policy, and indicated he prefers to engage through bishops while remaining open to dialogue on specific issues.
• On Gaza, he called the situation horrific and emphasized humanitarian and medical needs, while stating the Holy See will not issue an official genocide determination at this time.
• Reactions intensified across the Church, with conservative groups submitting a formal “súplica” urging doctrinal reaffirmations and revocation of Francis-era measures such as Fiducia Supplicans, and progressive organizations expressing disappointment; separate reports say he authorized a traditional Latin Mass in St. Peter’s on October 25 after meeting Cardinal Raymond Burke.