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Pope Francis Takes a Stand Against Surrogacy: Calls for Global Ban

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Pope Francis condemns surrogacy as 'deplorable' and urges for a universal ban, equating it to child trafficking. Find out more about his controversial stance!

Pope Francis has sparked controversy by blasting surrogacy as a 'deplorable' practice that commodifies children, turning them into 'objects of trafficking.' The leader of the Catholic Church expressed his strong condemnation, emphasizing the need to protect unborn children from being suppressed or exploited in this way. In a powerful address, Pope Francis called for a global ban on surrogacy, highlighting the ethical concerns of commercializing the birth process. He emphasized that having a child should never be reduced to a mere contractual agreement but should be a sacred and non-commercialized experience.

Amidst addressing global peace and human dignity issues such as the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, migration crises, and climate challenges, Pope Francis's stance on surrogacy stood out as a bold and contentious statement. His call for a universal ban on surrogacy places a spotlight on the ethical implications of assisted reproduction and draws attention to the need for societal reflection and action.

In a surprising turn, Pope Francis also emphasized the importance of Catholic news media not remaining neutral but actively participating in the Church's mission to evangelize. This declaration underscores the Pope's commitment to spreading the message of peace and compassion in a world filled with turmoil and challenges. As Pope Francis continues to advocate for global harmony and ethical practices, his words on surrogacy and media neutrality resonate deeply with audiences worldwide, sparking conversations and debates on sensitive societal issues.

In conclusion, Pope Francis's firm stand against surrogacy ignites a dialogue on the ethical considerations surrounding assisted reproduction and the treatment of children as commodities. His call for a global ban prompts reflection on the boundaries of commercialization in the birth process and raises crucial questions about the value of human life in a modern consumer-driven society.

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Pope Francis blasts surrogacy as "deplorable" practice that turns a ... (CBS News)

The leader of the Catholic Church doubled down on his condemnation of parental surrogacy, saying it turns a child into "an object of trafficking."

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Pope Francis Describes Surrogacy As 'Deplorable,' Calls For Ban (Forbes)

Francis said unborn children must be protected and not “suppressed or turned into an object of trafficking.”

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Pope Francis calls for universal ban on surrogacy (PBS NewsHour)

The speech also listed the threats to global peace and human dignity, including Russia's war in Ukraine, the Israel-Gaza war, migration and climate crises ...

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Pope Francis calls for global ban on surrogacy (Axios)

Having a child should never be the "basis of a commercial contract," Francis said.

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Pope Francis says surrogacy is 'deplorable,' calls for global ban (The Washington Post)

The pope equated surrogacy with child trafficking in a Monday speech to ambassadors to the Vatican.

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Pope Francis: 'Peace is a responsibility incumbent on all of us' (Vatican News)

In his annual “State of the World” address to members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See, Pope Francis reflects on the conflicts and ...

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Pope Francis condemns war crimes in Gaza and Ukraine, calls for ... (America Magazine)

Pope Francis deplored “the practice of so-called surrogate motherhood” and called on the international community “to prohibit this practice universally.”

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Pope Francis calls for global ban on surrogate motherhood: Kids not ... (National Catholic Reporter)

Pope Francis decried two divergent issues in an annual "State of the World" address on Jan. 8: the status of civilians as "collateral damage" in the ongoing ...

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Pope Francis condemns global crises in address to Ambassadors ... (Africanews English)

Pope Francis addressed ambassadors accredited to the Holy See on Monday, delivering a comprehensive overview of global challenges and the escalating ...

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Pope Francis renews pleas for peace in Gaza and Ukraine (The Tablet)

Pope Francis renewed his appeal for a cease-fire on every front, including Lebanon, and the immediate liberation of all the hostages held in Gaza.

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Pope Francis Calls Surrogate Motherhood 'Deplorable,' Calls for ... (TIME)

The Catholic leader's stance on surrogacy is likely to roil the LGBT community, of which many members have relied on the practice to have their own ...

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Pope Francis: Catholic News Media Can't be 'Neutral' in the Message (denvercatholic.org)

Pope Francis said people working in Catholic media must not refrain from being involved in the evangelizing mission of the Church and that, therefore, ...

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Pope laments 'indiscriminate striking' of civilians in Gaza and ... (POLITICO.eu)

It's not enough to point out war crimes; we must also prevent them, says Pope Francis.

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'No country must be left alone on migration', Pope Francis (InfoMigrants)

Pope Francis spoke about migration during a meeting with ambassadors to the Vatican, stressing in particular the dangers posed by the Mediterranean route.

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WCC general secretary and family greet Pope Francis at the Vatican (World Council of Churches)

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay and his family greeted Pope Francis at the Vatican on 3 January.

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Pope Francis pleads for peace and condemns surrogacy (The Tablet)

He also attacked surrogacy and called for a worldwide ban, saying: “I deem deplorable the practice of so-called surrogate motherhood, which represents a grave ...

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No country should be left alone on migration says Pope (ANSA)

No country should be left alone to tackle forced migration, which is being driven by a number of factors including poverty, war and the climate crisis, ...

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Pope Francis Calls for a Universal Ban on Surrogacy. He Says It ... (WTTW News)

In a foreign policy address to ambassadors accredited to the Holy See, Pope Francis lamented that 2024 had dawned at a time in which peace is “increasingly ...

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