Pope Leo reaffirms right to life, condemns slavery, transhumanism in first encyclical

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Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical titled 'Magnifica Humanitas,' reaffirming the Catholic Church's stance on the sanctity of life. He condemns abortion, euthanasia, and the ideologies of transhumanism and posthumanism, emphasizing the inviolable right to life. Additionally, he addresses the Church's historical role in slavery and calls for transparency and vigilance in combating human trafficking.

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▪Pope Leo XIV's encyclical emphasizes the sacredness of human life and condemns practices like abortion and euthanasia.
▪He highlights the treatment of migrants as a critical measure of social justice.
▪The encyclical addresses the dangers of transhumanism and posthumanism, advocating for a human-centered approach to technology.
▪Pope Leo acknowledges the Church's past involvement in slavery and calls for accountability and transparency.
▪He condemns human trafficking as a modern form of slavery and urges the Church to confront uncomfortable truths.

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News Pope Leo reaffirms right to life, condemns slavery, transhumanism in first encyclical Critics of Pope Leo's document will undoubtedly highlight such concepts as the Church as a 'listener' rather than 'Mother and Teacher.' Pope Leo XIVAntonio Masiello/Getty Images EmmaMagdalene 0 Emma Magdalene Comments 0 Mon May 25, 2026 - 11:13 am EDT (LifeSiteNews) — In his encyclical ‘Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence,’ Pope Leo XIV reiterates the unchanging teaching of the Catholic Church on the sacredness of human life. The Pontiff condemns abortion, the killing of the innocent, and euthanasia in a document dedicated to calling out the anti-human philosophies behind transhumanism and posthumanism.

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