US EditionPope Leo XIV affirms family is based on union between a man and a woman, unborn has inherent dignity
- On May 8, during his initial meeting with the Vatican's diplomatic representatives, Pope Leo XIV—the first pope from the United States—emphasized that the family is based on the enduring partnership between a man and a woman.
- This encounter, a protocol requirement after a conclave, served as an opportunity for Leo to articulate clear Catholic teachings amid calls to revive multilateral diplomacy and promote interreligious dialogue for peace.
- Leo emphasized that the unborn and elderly possess inherent dignity as God's creatures and urged governments to invest in families as part of building peaceful societies.
- He began his pontificate with the words, "Peace be with you all," underscoring peace as a gift that requires work including ending weapon production and choosing words carefully.
- Leo's statements reaffirm core Catholic doctrine on marriage and human dignity, continuing the Church's position on opposing abortion while encouraging respect for all people, including the most vulnerable.
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