Vatican & World News Vatican & World News 14.03.2026
Mar 14, 2026
Linda Bordoni, foreign affairs correspondent reporting on the US-Israel war on Iran and regional impacts. Francesca Merlo, Vatican News journalist covering the Holy See’s UN statement on surrogacy and protection of women and children. Devin Watkins, Vatican reporter covering Pope Leo XIV opening the Vatican judiciary year. They discuss rising regional tensions, humanitarian responses, UN concerns about surrogacy, and Vatican judicial themes.
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Justice As Ordered Charity
- Pope Leo XIV framed justice as an ordered form of charity central to social stability and unity.
- He drew on St. Augustine to argue that love rightly ordered, with God at the center, produces authentic justice that upholds human dignity.
Use Law To Build Communion
- Apply law with an ecclesial spirit to build communion and strengthen institutional credibility.
- Pope Leo XIV urged the Vatican judiciary to examine facts carefully so judgments reflect the Church's search for truth and foster trust.
Surrogacy Risks Linked To Economic Vulnerability
- The Holy See warned that surrogacy can exploit women and commodify children, with economic need driving many surrogate decisions.
- The UN statement noted demand already exceeds supply and suggested social protections could reduce vulnerability to exploitation.