Vatican's stance on gender reassignment and related issues

SOURCE www.yahoo.com
The Vatican condemns gender reassignment as a threat to human dignity in a document approved by Pope Francis, which also defends gay Catholics and opposes surrogacy, abortion, death penalty, and euthanasia.

Key Points

  • Vatican condemns gender reassignment as a threat to human dignity
  • Pope Francis approves the 20-page declaration titled 'Infinite Dignity'
  • Document defends the biological differences between men and women
  • Supports gay Catholics and denounces criminalization of homosexuality in some countries
  • Opposes surrogacy, abortion, death penalty, and euthanasia

Pros

  • Defends the biological differences between men and women as created by God
  • Supports gay Catholics and denounces criminalization of homosexuality in some countries
  • Opposes surrogacy, abortion, death penalty, and euthanasia

Cons

  • Criticism from some LGBT groups for perpetuating harm against transgender and non-binary individuals
  • Lack of awareness of the psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of gender identity