Vatican Opposes Criminalisation of Homosexuality As It Continues To Condemn Sex Changes, Abortion, E

he head of the Vatican's doctrine office stated on Monday that the Vatican is against the criminalisation of homosexuality, as it is practiced in many nations with the backing of Catholic organisations. According to news agency Reuters, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez presented a publication reaffirming the Vatican's stance against sex changes, gender theory, and surrogate parenthood.

He referred to laws that punish homosexuality as "a big problem" and said: "of course, we are not in favour of criminalisation."

Fernandez, a liberal theologian appointed by Pope Francis to lead the Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith less than a year ago, expressed dismay at the fact that some Catholics endorse laws targeting homosexuality. He described it as "painful" to witness such support.

Vatican Reaffirms Opposition To Sex Changes, Abortion, Euthanasia

The Vatican reaffirmed its opposition to sex changes, gender theory, surrogate parenthood, abortion, and euthanasia on Monday, four months after supporting blessings for same-sex couples. The statement came amidst a backdrop of conservative pushback, particularly in Africa, against the Vatican's previous declaration on LGBT issues, Reuters reported.