Pope Francis told political leaders that "natural law, which is universally valid apart from and above other more debatable beliefs, constitutes the compass by which to take our bearings in legislating and acting."
The statement came during a recent Vatican meeting with global leaders.
This underscores the Vatican’s push for laws grounded in what it calls objective moral standards—even amid hot debates on rights and freedoms worldwide. 
The pope’s remarks aim to steer lawmakers beyond shifting opinions toward a steadier moral framework.
Vatican Media shared the moment with this official photo:
No immediate reaction from governments yet. Monitoring responses as this moral stance hits the political arena.
