Pope Leo and the Vatican denounce polygamy in sweeping doctrinal praise of monogamy
Marriage between one woman and one man, a new doctrinal note argues, protects the equality and dignity of women.
(Vatican Media via AP) Newly elected Pope Leo XIV concelebrates Mass with the College of Cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican the day after his election as 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, Friday, May 9, 2025.