On Monday, April 8, the Vatican released a document it had been considering for five years. It's called “Dignitas Infinita” or “Infinite Dignity,” a title derived from Pope John Paul II's words for people living with disabilities. Although the more controversial sections received the most attention, the document covered issues such as poverty, war, immigration, human trafficking, sexual abuse, violence against women, abortion, surrogacy, euthanasia and assisted suicide, and marginalization of people with disabilities. It focuses on 13 human dignity concerns. , gender theory, transsexuality, and digital (online) violence.
In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” host Colleen Dull and veteran Vatican correspondent Gerald O'Connell analyze documents. Why publish this declaration now, Colleen asks, when much of what is covered in this document has already been addressed by the Vatican? So why did it take five years to put together?
Colleen and Jerry also examine some of the more controversial parts of the document, explaining what the Vatican refers to when it talks about “gender theory” and why it has condemned surrogacy so strongly in recent years. are doing.
Organizers also gave an update on Pope Francis' upcoming trip to Asia.
Links from the show:
New Vatican document 'Dignitas Infinita': What it says about gender theory, surrogacy, poverty and more
“Dignitas Infinita” is clear. Human dignity is under threat and Catholics are called upon to act.
Cardinal Fernández explains the 'novelty' of new Vatican document on dignity
Vatican condemns 'gender theory', whiplash moment for LGBTQ Catholics
Transgender Catholics are calling the church asking to be heard, says Franciscan nun
