Pope Leo XIV Reaffirms God Created Humans Male and Female
Pope Leo XIV emphasizes the role of traditional family values in society during a speech in Lima, Peru.
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Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed the belief that God created the human person male and female during a speech in Lima, Peru, urging Catholics to uphold this foundational truth amid cultural changes. The pope’s remarks align with the Vatican’s stance that biological sex and associated social roles are inseparable, emphasizing the importance of the union between a man and a woman as central to family life.
Union of Man and Woman as Core of Family
Speaking to a crowd in Lima, the pope highlighted that while cultural shifts have altered traditional gender roles, the Church remains steadfast in its conviction that the union of a man and a woman is essential for expressing reciprocity and complementarity. This union, he said, gives rise to fatherhood and motherhood, filiation and fraternity, and a collective commitment to building a better society.
The pope also warned against an unequal division of domestic responsibilities or the subordination of one spouse to the other, calling for a balanced approach to the roles of men and women in families. He stressed that both genders share the responsibility of shaping the future of society.
Linking to Sacred Texts and Family Rights
The pope cited the Book of Genesis, linking the union of a man and a woman to the divine creation of fatherhood and motherhood. He also called on public institutions to protect the rights of families, which he said exist independently of government laws. The pope acknowledged the challenges faced by mothers raising children alone and expressed gratitude to mothers, aunts, and grandmothers for passing on faith.
Vatican’s Stance on Gender Theory
The Vatican’s 2024 declaration Dignitas Infinita, issued under Pope Francis, directly addressed gender theory, stating that efforts to erase the difference between men and women undermine the Church’s understanding of the family. Pope Francis had previously warned against the erasure of sexual differences through gender ideology.
Before becoming pope, Leo XIV opposed a Peruvian government plan to introduce gender education in schools, calling it confusing. He told local media that promoting gender ideology seeks to create genders that do not exist, a sentiment echoed by the Vatican’s recent doctrinal statements.
Source: Breitbart
