"I consider despicable 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 situations of the mother's material needs," Pope Francis said.
The pontiff called the practice 'despicable' as he included the 'commercialization' of pregnancy in a speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity.
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Pope Francis is calling for a universal ban on what he calls the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood. He included what he called the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual
Pope Francis calls for universal ban on 'despicable' practice of surrogate motherhood, labeling it as a grave violation of women's dignity and exploitation of the unborn. This stance was part of his annual speech addressing global threats to peace and human dignity. The Pope's remarks add to the ongoing debate on surrogacy, which is banned in parts of Europe but common in the U.S. and Ukraine. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops echoed the Pope's words, emphasizing the moral impermissibility of surrogacy. This comes as Francis also addressed Russia's war in Ukraine and the ongoing conflict in Gaza, calling for immediate cease-fires and humanitarian action. Stay informed with the latest global developments.