Pope Leo XIV opposes gender theory, aligning with Pope Francis' stance against it. The Holy Father promotes traditional Catholic teaching on abortion as well.
Washington D.C.'s Cardinal Wilton Gregory criticizes the president as a 'cafeteria Catholic' for selective beliefs; Catholic Church's release of Dignitas Infinita transcends left-right politics; document emphasizes human dignity and criticizes gender theory and surrogacy; Bishop Barron highlights the importance of Catholic Social Doctrine and the dignity of the human person.
The Vatican reaffirmed its rejection of surrogacy, abortion, and gender fluidity, sparking backlash from progressive Catholic groups advocating for LGBT rights and reproductive choice.