Pope Francis has denounced abortions and the carrying of children by surrogate mothers as grave offences against human dignity.
“The future also depends on the encounter of religion, culture, and inter-religious dialogue,” said the Vatican.
Before visiting the hospital, during the audience, the pope said, “I still have a bit of a cold.”
“The increasingly frequent kidnappings in Nigeria are extremely concerning.
Prior to meeting Mr Francis, Mr Scholz plans to meet Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome on March 1.
The pope, however, said everyone would appreciate the idea of blessing same-sex marriage as contained in “Fiducia supplicans.”
The Pope called on leaders to act promptly on the use of AI.
Mr Fancis also called for prayers “for those who lost their lives in the explosion of a tanker truck in Liberia.”
“If we fail to know God, God will give us over to a depraved mind so that we do what ought not to be done,” said the C&S pastor.
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The new declaration was announced by Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez after it was endorsed by Pope Francis.
