A new Vatican declaration states that God created man and woman as biologically different beings and people should not try to 'make oneself God.'
The Vatican has declared that transgender people who undergo surgery to change their bodies are violating God's plan for human life.On Monday, the Vatican's doctrine office issued 'Infinite Dignity,' a 20-page declaration that has been in the works for five years. It was approved on March 25 by Pope Francis, who ordered its publication this week.
'An exception was made for surgery to correct 'genital abnormalities' that can be 'resolved' with the help of healthcare professionals, it said.Newsweek has emailed the Vatican seeking further information and comment. In particular, Newsweek asked officials how they would respond to transgender Catholics who may no longer feel welcome in the church, and whether the church believes that they have actually sinned by altering their bodies surgically.
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