Pietro Parolin is likely to become pope– is he progressive, and what’s his stance on LGBTQ+ rights?

Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday (21 April), a front-runner has emerged who bookies believe will be the next leader of the Catholic church: 70-year-old Cardinal Pietro Parolin, from Veneto. But will he be pro-LGBTQ?

Bookmakers are offering11/4 odds on Parolin becoming pope, which equates to a 26.7 per cent chance.

His closest rival is currently Luis Antonio Tagle, with 7/2 odds: a 22.2 per cent chance of securing the papacy.
Other likely candidates are Peter Turkson, with 7/1 odds (12.5 per cent) and Matteo Zuppi, also with 7/1 odds.

Pope Francis was seen as a moderate, progressive leader, and made a number of statements and gestures aimed at pushing the church to be more welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community during his papacy.

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