"Vatican's Stance on Modern Issues Sparks Controversy Among Liberals and Transgender Catholics"

Pope Francis, often seen as a reformer, has been criticized by liberals for the Vatican's opposition to gender reassignment surgeries. Despite his left-leaning political views, he remains a theologically conservative Catholic, condemning abortion and upholding traditional Church doctrines. The combination of social conservatism and left-leaning economic and political views is not uncommon among observant Catholics, reflecting the Church's complex stance on contemporary issues.