The Vatican says gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy violate "human dignity." We'll hear why some people are upset - but not surprised by that declaration,

CBC Newfoundland Morning

The Vatican says gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy are serious violations of "human dignity" that reject God's plan for human life. That's part of its new 20-page doctrine called "Infinite Dignity," which it issued this week. Pope Francis approved the declaration last month and ordered it to be published. Gemma Hickey is the president of the global human rights organization, Ending Clergy Abuse.