Vatican Condemns Gender-Affirming Care as Threat to Human Dignity

A new Vatican document, "Infinite Dignity," outlines Pope Francis's rejection of gender-affirming surgery, surrogacy, and abortion, stating that they violate human dignity. The document also reiterates Catholic teachings on these topics and condemns practices such as surrogacy and abortion. Despite the Pope's previous statements on the criminalization of LGBT people, the document has an anti-LGBTQ+ slant, criticizing gender theory and gender-affirming surgery. It also emphasizes the Church's opposition to surrogacy and abortion, linking the defense of unborn life to the defense of human rights.