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

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Find out why Pope Francis is advocating for a ban on surrogacy and the controversy surrounding his stance.

Pope Francis made headlines with his strong condemnation of surrogacy, describing the practice as 'deplorable' and urging for a global ban. The leader of the Catholic Church emphasized the protection of unborn children, stating that surrogacy turns them into 'an object of trafficking.' His call for a universal ban on surrogacy has sparked debate and pushed the issue into the spotlight. Pope Francis has consistently voiced his concerns about surrogacy, equating it to child trafficking and a violation of human dignity.

In addition to his stance on surrogacy, Pope Francis recently raised alarm about the moral dangers of artificial intelligence. In his World Day of Peace message, he highlighted the potential risks of AI, particularly in the development of lethal autonomous weapon systems. This emphasis on the ethical implications of emerging technologies aligns with his commitment to promoting peace and human rights.

Reflecting on the conflicts and challenges facing the world, Pope Francis addressed global crises in his annual speeches to ambassadors. From condemning indiscriminate striking of civilians in conflict zones to advocating for solidarity on migration issues, he continues to be a vocal advocate for peace and social justice on the international stage.

As Pope Francis continues to speak out on contentious issues like surrogacy and artificial intelligence, his bold statements draw attention and spark conversations about ethics, human rights, and the role of technology in society.

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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 global ban on 'despicable' surrogacy (Sky News)

The Pope has previously called surrogacy "uterus for rent" and believes it represents a "grave violation of the dignity of the woman and the child".

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Pope Francis Calls Surrogacy 'Deplorable,' Calls for Global Ban in ... (National Catholic Register)

Pope Francis' strong condemnation of surrogacy came during his annual foreign policy speech to all of the ambassadors accredited to the Holy See.

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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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Pope Francis says surrogacy is 'deplorable,' calls for global ban (The Washington Post)

The pope equated surrogacy with child trafficking in a Monday speech to ambassadors to the Vatican.

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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 calls surrogacy 'deplorable,' calls for global ban in ... (Catholic Leader)

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 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: 'Peace is a responsibility incumbent on all of us' (Vatican News)

In his annual “State of the World” address to members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See, Pope Francis reflects on the conflicts and ...

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Pope Francis condemns global crises in address to Ambassadors ... (Africanews English)

Pope Francis addressed ambassadors accredited to the Holy See on Monday, delivering a comprehensive overview of global challenges and the escalating ...

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Pope laments 'indiscriminate striking' of civilians in Gaza and ... (POLITICO.eu)

It's not enough to point out war crimes; we must also prevent them, says Pope Francis.

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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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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: 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 to return as guest on Italian TV talk show (Wanted in Rome)

Pope Francis is to return as a guest of the popular Italian television chat show Che Tempo Che Fa on Sunday 14 January, two years after his last appearance.

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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 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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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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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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Pope Francis calls for universal ban on surrogacy (The Daily Breeze)

Citing Russia's war in Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war, the issue of migration, climate crises and the "immoral" production of nuclear and conventional ...

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