Pope Leo XIV in France: Defense of Life and Criticisms of Genetic Manipulation
Pope Leo XIV criticizes the use of science for profit and defends the protection of life against genetic manipulation and euthanasia during an official visit to France.
TL;DR
- Pope Leo XIV visited France, expressing concern about science and technology being used for profit instead of ethical advancement.
- He criticized genetic manipulation, gestational surrogacy, and organ trading, emphasizing the importance of protecting human life.
- The Pope advocated for an 'authentic' laïcité, where religion is not excluded from public life but is seen as a valuable educational and cultural resource.
- His agenda included visits to UNESCO, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and a prayer vigil with 80,000 young people.
- He also called for the prohibition of nuclear weapons and lamented ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.