Four Takeaways From the Vatican’s Document on Human Dignity

By Jason Horowitz and Elisabetta Povoledo Jason Horowitz reported from Rome, and Elisabetta Povoledo from Verbania, Italy ... presented the Vatican’s document during a news conference on ... Read More

Vatican says transgender surgeries defy God, surrogacy defies human dignity

“Some topics may resonate more with some sectors of society than others,” Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez, who leads the Vatican’s doctrine office, wrote in an introduction, according to ... Read More

Transgender Catholics hit out at Vatican’s rejection

And last year, the Vatican said it’s permissible, under certain circumstances ... convenes some devout trans Catholics from around the world to dissect this document and make it more pastoral." ... Read More

The Vatican's stand on gender-affirming care

Changing one's biological sex "risks threatening the unique dignity the person has received from the moment of conception," the Vatican said. While "biological sex and the sociocultural role of ... Read More

Vatican blasts gender-affirming surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as violations of human dignity

VATICAN CITY (AP ... goal of recognizing the “infinite dignity” of all of God's children. They warned it could have real-world effects on trans people, fueling anti-trans violence and ... Read More

Vatican says 'no' to sex changes and gender theory in new document

Monday's declaration doubled down on the ... We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South ... Read More

Pope Francis to take part in Easter Vigil, Vatican says

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis is ... twice-yearly "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and world) message and blessings from the central balcony of St Peter's. Read More

Vatican denounces gender-affirming surgery, surrogacy in declaration on 'dignity'

The Vatican's doctrine office issued the document after five years of development. Pope Francis ordered the publication of the message and approved its contents last month. In the document ... Read More

Vatican declares gender change, surrogacy 'grave threats' to human dignity

April 8 (UPI) --The Vatican and Pope Francis issued a ... bill legalising the deportations back to the Lords. World News // 8 hours ago U.S., Philippines kick off joint military exercises in ... Read More

Vatican blasts gender-affirming surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as threats to human dignity

The Vatican’s doctrine office issued “Infinite Dignity ... that sparked criticism from conservative bishops around the world, especially in Africa. And while rejecting gender theory ... Read More

Vatican blasts sex change surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as grave threats to human dignity

The Vatican’s doctrine office issued “Infinite Dignity ... that sparked criticism from conservative bishops around the world, especially in Africa. And while rejecting gender theory ... Read More