Pope Leo XIV Condemns Surrogacy, Calls for Protection of Unborn Children

Pope Leo XIV criticizes surrogacy, stating it distorts the original relationship within families and reduces a child to a product. He denounces the exploitation of life through surrogacy arrangements where a woman carries a baby for intended parents who cannot conceive.

The Pope expresses deep concerns about practices like abortion and euthanasia, advocating for the protection of every unborn child and supporting women to welcome life. He highlights the violation of dignity and the distortion of family relationships caused by surrogacy.

The Pope also addresses the issue of euthanasia and calls for concrete solutions to support vulnerable individuals.