In response to Pope Francis' declaration condemning gender theory, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre affirmed President Biden's unwavering support for the transgender community. While declining to comment specifically on the document, Jean-Pierre emphasized that the president would continue advocating for the rights, safety, and dignity of the LGBTQ+ community, including transgender individuals in the United States.

The Pope's declaration, titled "Dignitas Infinita," was released on Monday after more than five years of development by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF). The document addresses various issues, including gender theory, abortion, human trafficking, poverty, euthanasia, and the death penalty, from the perspective of scripture and church teaching.

In regard to gender theory, the document emphasizes that human life, in all its dimensions, is a gift from God and should be accepted with gratitude. It argues that personal self-determination, as advocated by gender theory, goes against the fundamental truth of human life as a divine gift and is deemed as an attempt to play God.

This is not the first time Pope Francis has expressed concerns about gender ideology, referring to it as one of the world's "most dangerous ideological colonizations." The document further states that gender theory intends to deny the significant difference between living beings, particularly sexual difference, which is described as the most beautiful and powerful of all differences. It highlights the reciprocal nature of the male-female couple and the miracle of new human life they bring into the world.

Despite the Catholic Church's stance on gender theory, the Biden administration remains resolute in its support for the transgender community. Jean-Pierre confirmed that President Biden has always been clear on the importance of protecting the LGBTQ+ community, including transgender individuals, from violence and discrimination.

While acknowledging the Vatican's call to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from violence and imprisonment globally, Jean-Pierre emphasized that the President's role is not to litigate internal Church policy. However, she assured that the administration will continue to be a vocal advocate for the rights and dignity of the LGBTQ+ community.

The Pope's document also reaffirms the Church's teachings on abortion and raises ethical concerns about surrogate pregnancies, for which the Pope has recently called for a worldwide ban.

In conclusion, despite the Pope's declaration condemning gender theory, the Biden administration remains committed to upholding the rights and protections of the transgender community. While respecting the Catholic Church's position, President Biden will continue to advocate for the safety and dignity of the LGBTQ+ community in the United States.