Pope calls for universal ban on surrogate parenting, calls it ‘deplorable’

Published by Reuters UK VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis called on Monday for a global ban on parenting via surrogacy, calling the practice “deplorable” and a grave violation of the dignity of the woman and the child. Francis' remarks are likely to antagonise pro-LGBT+ groups, since surrogacy is often used by gay or lesbian partners […]

Jan 10, 2024 - 19:00
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Pope calls for universal ban on surrogate parenting, calls it ‘deplorable’
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Reuters UK

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Francis called on Monday for a global ban on via surrogacy, calling the practice “deplorable” and a grave violation of the dignity of the woman and the child. Francis' remarks are likely to antagonise pro-LGBT+ groups, since surrogacy is often used by gay or lesbian partners who want to have children, and follow his landmark decision to allow priests to bless same-sex couples. “I deem deplorable the practice of so-called surrogate motherhood, which represents a grave violation of the dignity of the woman and the child, based on the exploitation of situati…

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