"Pope Francis Urges Global Ban on Surrogacy to Protect Human Dignity"

Pope Francis called for a universal ban on surrogacy, labeling it as "despicable" and a violation of the dignity of women and children. He also addressed various global issues including the war in Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas conflict, migration, climate crises, and the production of nuclear and conventional weapons. Additionally, he condemned humanitarian crises in Africa, called for diplomatic dialogue in Nicaragua, and urged the resumption of Iran nuclear talks while criticizing the manufacturing of nuclear weapons.