How major religions take very different stances on trans people and gender identity
The Vatican has issued a new document rejecting the concept of changing biological sex.
The doctrine office finally issued Infinite Dignity, a 20-page declaration that has been in the works for five years, on Monday.
After substantial revision in recent months, it was approved by Pope Francis, who ordered its publication.
In its most eagerly anticipated section, the Vatican repeated its rejection of “gender theory”.
It said God created man and woman as biologically different, separate beings, and said they must not tinker with that plan or try to “make oneself God”.
The publication is a setback for transgender people who had hoped might be setting the stage for a more welcoming approach from the Catholic Church.
