Vatican Condemns Sex Change Surgery and Gender Theory

The Vatican has declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as grave threats to human dignity, putting them on par with abortion and euthanasia. The 20-page declaration, approved by Pope Francis, rejects "gender theory" and criminalization of homosexuality, while denouncing surrogacy as violating the dignity of the surrogate mother and the child. The document has sparked criticism from transgender Christians, who find it hurtful and devoid of the voices and experiences of real trans people.