The Vatican on Monday published a new document setting out "grave violations of human dignity", listing abortion, surrogacy and gender theory alongside discrimination against migrants and LGBTQ people.
The 20-page document, endorsed by Pope Francis, is the culmination of five years of work but comes amid splits in the Catholic Church over a range of social issues, most recently the blessing of gay couples.
It reaffirms the Church's long-held opposition to abortion, euthanasia and surrogacy, but now puts them alongside issues such as poverty, conflict, sexual abuse, marginalisation of migrants and human trafficking as "grave violations of human dignity
Elsewhere, the Vatican reasserts its opposition to the criminalisation of homosexuality, which still exists in many countries, particularly in Africa.
Asked about official Church doctrine that still states same-sex acts are "intrinsically disordered", Fernandez acknowledged that there could be "other, more suitable words".
Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has insisted on the importance of a Church open to all, including LGBTQ believers, but he has faced strong resistance from conservative Catholics.
There was a particularly strong reaction when Pope Francis opened the door to the blessing of gay couples last year.
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Lots to think about here, and I'm sure everyone has their own opinions.