In a candid statement during his weekly general audience, Pope Francis denounced pornography, asserting that it undermines the divine gift of sexual pleasure and can lead to addictive behaviors. The pontiff emphasized the importance of defending love that involves a holistic connection of heart, mind, and body.
“Sexual pleasure, which is a gift from God, is undermined by pornography: satisfaction without relationship that can generate forms of addiction,” Pope Francis stated. He urged the protection of genuine love that involves giving oneself to another, emphasizing the beauty of a complete sexual relationship.
Additionally, Pope Francis highlighted the detrimental impact of lust on relationships, describing it as a poison that corrodes the essence of genuine connections. This statement follows the Pope’s recent call for a global ban on surrogacy, condemning the practice as “deplorable.”
