Vatican Opposes Sex Changes, Abortion, Surrogate Parenthood and Euthanasia
The Vatican has reiterated its staunch opposition to sex changes, gender theory, surrogate parenthood, abortion and euthanasia in a text dubbed “dignitas infinita” (infinite dignity).
Other social themes, such as poverty, migration and human trafficking are also emphasized as being potential threats to human dignity.
The text was signed by Pope Francis who has often been criticized by Catholic conservatives over his perceived liberal stance.
Some conservatives have accused him of steering the Catholic Church too far away from some traditional teachings.
In 2023, Pope Francis said transgender people could be baptized in the catholic church as long as doing so did not cause scandal or confusion.
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He also allowed priests to bless same-sex couples under certain circumstances, although the Vatican said it continued to view marriage as between a man and a woman.
Pope Francis continues to show that talk of him being either progressive or conservative is far too simplistic.
It also emphasises that a person’s sex at birth is seen as a gift, and any attempt to change it risks conceding to the temptation to make oneself God.
The exploitation of the poor, migrants and women are also described as affronts to human dignity.
The 87-year-old became Pope in 2013. In an autobiography published last month, he said that he had no intention of retiring and planned to remain in post for life.
