Hoax – “The truth of the human person is not a cultural construction of male and female, but a divine gift,” Pope Leo XIV allegedly said in a speech on gender ideology and the traditional family.
Analysis
A statement about family, gender ideology, and the role of men and women in divine creation is circulating on social media. The quote is being attributed to Pope Leo XIV. According to the content, the Pope reportedly stated that “the truth of the human person is not a cultural construction of male and female, but a divine gift” and that “no one has the authority to redefine this foundation.”
The text is presented as part of an official speech and is being shared by content creators as a warning about supposed threats to the “traditional family.” Read the full text:
New times for new leaders. “The truth of the human person is not a cultural construction of male and female, but a divine gift. We must resist ideologies that confuse our children and distort God’s plan. The family, as designed by God, is the sanctuary of life and love. No one has the authority to redefine this foundation.” Pope Leo XIV
Fact-Check
The message gained traction especially among religious groups and conservative profiles, who use the alleged statement to support arguments against gender diversity and new family structures. However, he never said that. The viral content attributing a quote to Pope Leo XIV condemning gender ideologies and praising the traditional family as a divine project raises three key questions: 1) Did Pope Leo XIV say that the creation of man and woman is from God and not cultural? 2) Does the statement reflect Pope Leo XIV’s thinking on family issues? 3) Are there other fake quotes attributed to him?
Did Pope Leo XIV say that the creation of man and woman is from God and not cultural?
No. The quote cited in the posts is not found in any official document of the Holy See, nor in any public speech by Pope Leo XIV. No reliable source — such as the official Vatican website or international media — confirms the authenticity of the quote. The structure of the text and the tone of the message suggest that it is fabricated for ideological purposes, exploiting papal authority to gain credibility.
Does the statement reflect Pope Leo XIV’s thinking on family issues?
Partially. It is true that Pope Leo XIV, like the Catholic Church in general, holds a traditional view on family and sexuality. He has publicly stated that the family is based on the union between a man and a woman, as reported in this article by The Hindu and also this report by NBC. However, the content attributed to him goes beyond his public statements, adding moralistic and absolutist tones that do not match his usual language or the Vatican’s diplomatic stance.
Are there other fake quotes attributed to him?
Yes. This is not the first time false statements have been attributed to Pope Leo XIV. Previous posts claimed he mentioned Brazilian figures like Michelle Bolsonaro, Nikolas Ferreira, and even offered a prayer for Jair Bolsonaro. None of these cases were confirmed and were all debunked as manipulative attempts to promote specific agendas. The use of the Pope’s image to spread false messages is becoming increasingly common.
Conclusion
The quote attributing to Pope Leo XIV a speech against gender ideologies and in favor of the family as a divine project is not real. There is no record of such a statement in official sources or reliable news outlets. While the Pope and the Church maintain traditional positions on the subject, the circulating text is fabricated, distorts the pontiff’s stance, and reinforces an ideological agenda through misinformation.
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