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Pope Francis Takes a Stand Against Surrogacy: Calls for Global Ban

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Pope Francis condemns the practice of surrogacy, labeling it as deplorable and urging for a universal prohibition. Find out why the Catholic leader is advocating for a ban on surrogate motherhood.

Pope Francis has made headlines by condemning surrogacy as a 'deplorable' practice that commodifies children and turns them into objects of trafficking. The leader of the Catholic Church emphasized the importance of protecting unborn children and preventing their exploitation through surrogacy. In a powerful speech, Pope Francis called for a global ban on surrogacy, stressing that having a child should never be reduced to a commercial transaction. His stance on this controversial issue is likely to spark discussion and debate among various communities.

In addition to addressing the issue of surrogacy, Pope Francis also highlighted the moral dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) in his World Day of Peace message. He issued a warning about the potential risks associated with the weaponization of AI, emphasizing the need for ethical considerations in the development of technology. This further underscores the Pope's commitment to upholding human dignity and protecting vulnerable populations.

Furthermore, Pope Francis emphasized the role of Catholic news media in spreading the message of the Church. He called for active engagement and evangelization through the media, stressing the importance of upholding values and principles in reporting. This demonstration of the Pope's dedication to ensuring the integrity and mission of Catholic media showcases his commitment to promoting positive messages and influence.

In summary, Pope Francis's strong stance against surrogacy, coupled with his warnings about the ethical implications of AI and his emphasis on the role of Catholic media, reflect his dedication to advocating for human rights, moral values, and the protection of vulnerable populations.

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Pope Francis blasts surrogacy as "deplorable" practice that turns a ... (CBS News)

The leader of the Catholic Church doubled down on his condemnation of parental surrogacy, saying it turns a child into "an object of trafficking."

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Pope Francis Describes Surrogacy As 'Deplorable,' Calls For Ban (Forbes)

Francis said unborn children must be protected and not “suppressed or turned into an object of trafficking.”

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Pope Francis calls for universal ban on surrogacy (PBS NewsHour)

The speech also listed the threats to global peace and human dignity, including Russia's war in Ukraine, the Israel-Gaza war, migration and climate crises ...

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Pope Francis calls for global ban on surrogacy (Axios)

Having a child should never be the "basis of a commercial contract," Francis said.

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'A child is a gift': Pope Francis calls for a ban on surrogacy, calls it ... (USA TODAY)

In his "state of the world speech," Pope Francis called for a global ban on surrogate motherhood, calling the practice "deplorable."

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Pope Francis condemns war crimes in Gaza and Ukraine, calls for ... (America Magazine)

Pope Francis deplored “the practice of so-called surrogate motherhood” and called on the international community “to prohibit this practice universally.”

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Pope Francis calls for global ban on surrogate motherhood: Kids not ... (National Catholic Reporter)

Pope Francis decried two divergent issues in an annual "State of the World" address on Jan. 8: the status of civilians as "collateral damage" in the ongoing ...

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Pope Francis Calls Surrogate Motherhood 'Deplorable,' Calls for ... (TIME)

The Catholic leader's stance on surrogacy is likely to roil the LGBT community, of which many members have relied on the practice to have their own ...

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Pope Francis pinpoints moral dangers of 'amazing and powerful' AI (National Catholic Reporter)

In his World Day of Peace message, Pope Francis has issued a warning about artificial intelligence, writes NCR columnist Michael Sean Winters.

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Reflections on Pope Francis' 2024 World Day of Peace message (Where Peter Is)

“Research on emerging technologies in the area of so-called Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems, including the weaponisation of artificial intelligence, is a cause ...

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Pope Francis: Catholic News Media Can't be 'Neutral' in the Message (denvercatholic.org)

Pope Francis said people working in Catholic media must not refrain from being involved in the evangelizing mission of the Church and that, therefore, ...

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Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogacy (Sun.Star)

Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the “commercialization” ...

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'No country must be left alone on migration', Pope Francis (InfoMigrants)

Pope Francis spoke about migration during a meeting with ambassadors to the Vatican, stressing in particular the dangers posed by the Mediterranean route.

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Pope Francis calls surrogacy 'deplorable,' calls for global ban in ... (CBCP News)

Pope Francis called surrogacy “deplorable” and called for a global ban on the exploitative practice of “so-called surrogate motherhood” in a speech to all ...

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Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogacy. He says it ... (Sun.Star)

POPE Francis called Monday, January 8, 2024 for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the ...

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WCC general secretary and family greet Pope Francis at the Vatican (World Council of Churches)

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay and his family greeted Pope Francis at the Vatican on 3 January.

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Pope Francis pleads for peace and condemns surrogacy (The Tablet)

He also attacked surrogacy and called for a worldwide ban, saying: “I deem deplorable the practice of so-called surrogate motherhood, which represents a grave ...

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Pope's liturgical schedule includes canonization of Argentine Blessed (Vatican News)

By Christopher Wells. Pope Francis is set to canonize fellow Argentinian Blessed Maria Antonia of Saint Joseph de Paz y Figueroa in Saint Peter's Basilica ...

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Pope Francis Pushes for Surrogacy Ban and Calls the Practice ... (PEOPLE.com)

Pope Francis has called for a global ban on surrogacy, but some advocates and experts are pushing back against his comments.

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Pope Francis calls surrogacy 'deplorable' (dioceseofraleigh.org)

In an annual tradition, Pope Francis greeted ambassadors to the Vatican from more than 180 countries. In this speech, the pope typically gives an outline of ...

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The Pope wants surrogacy banned. Here's why one advocate says ... (NPR)

Earlier this week, Pope Francis called for a worldwide ban on surrogacy, claiming that the practice, which helps individuals and couples have children, ...

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