Vatican's position on gender operations: more care required

Vatican's position on gender operations: more care required

The Vatican seems to have changed its position towards gender-confirming operations and the so-called "gender theory" last year, which raises the possibility of "extraordinary situations".

changes in the Vatican attitude

This week the Vatican published a speech by the head of the Doctrine of Faith, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, in which he said: "There are cases that do not correspond to the norm, like strong dyssphories that can lead to an unbearable life or even suicide. These extraordinary situations must be judged with great care."

understanding for those affected

The Argentine prelate spoke at a theology conference in Cologne, Germany, and explained: "We don't want to be cruel and say that we do not understand the suffering of people and the deep needs that exist in some cases of 'dysphoria'."

earlier warnings of the Vatican

in April last year Drastic warning against the "gender theory" and emphasizes that every "gender-changing intervention" could threaten the "unique dignity" of a person. The document signed by Pope Francis addressed a variety of threats to human dignity, including poverty, death penalty, war, assisted death, abortion, sexual abuse and the abuse of women.

contradictory positions and new perspectives

Last year it was found that attempts to disguise "the sexual difference between man and woman", including gender -confirming operations, should be rejected. It was added that every gender -changing intervention is usually threatened with the unique dignity that humans have received since conception.

Although the publication on the Vatican website recognizes the possibility of gender dysphoria, it is still clear that the church rejects the idea of “that the physical and sexual identity can be the subject of radical changes that are always subject to your own wishes ...”

Pope Francis and Transgender Communities

Pope Francis has welcomed a community of transgender women to his weekly general audience and signed a Vatican documents that allows transpers to be sponsored.

The state of health of the Pope

This change also happens while the sick 88-year-old Pope is treated in the Gemelli Hospital in Rome because of a double pneumonia, where he has been since mid-February and often works during the day. From the hospital, the Pope continues to make decisions, such as the convening of a meeting of Pope and cardinals, to advise on cancellation cases.