Pope Leo XIV Denounces Surrogacy and 'Programmed Death' in Address Before Macron
After meeting French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace, the pope criticized surrogacy and genetic manipulation during his first visit to France.
Pope Leo XIV denounced surrogacy and what he described as an "offer of programmed death" during a speech delivered before French President Emmanuel Macron, according to RFI.
The pope arrived in Paris on Friday morning at Orly Airport, launching his first visit to France since the start of his pontificate.
Following a meeting with Macron at the Élysée Palace, Leo XIV delivered an address in which he criticized surrogacy arrangements, referred to as GPA in French, along with genetic manipulation practices.
The pope's remarks reflect longstanding positions held by the Catholic Church on reproductive technologies and end-of-life issues, themes he chose to address prominently during his first major speech on French soil.
Further details of the meeting between the pope and Macron, including any additional topics discussed, were not specified in the available excerpt.
Sources
- EN DIRECT - Devant Emmanuel Macron, le pape dénonce la GPA et «l'offre d'une mort programmée» — RFI — Français
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