New UN Report Exposes the Dark Side of Surrogacy Industry | Fr. Boquet

The surrogacy industry is projected to explode from $14.95 billion in 2023 to nearly $100 billion by 2033—but at what cost to women and children?

On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks a groundbreaking United Nations report by Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem, which condemns and exposes the surrogacy industry.

The report exposes how commercial and so-called “altruistic” surrogacy exploit women, commodify children, and fuel human trafficking—calling the practice a form of modern slavery and demanding a global ban.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why the UN says surrogacy violates women’s rights and commodifies children
- Why Pope Francis and the UN unexpectedly shared the same urgent warning
- The hidden connection between IVF, contraception, and surrogacy
- Practical ways pro-life advocates can educate others and defend human dignity

If you’ve ever wondered how to answer tough questions about surrogacy, infertility, and the Catholic Church’s teaching on human life, this episode gives you facts, stats, and moral insights.

United Nations' Report: https://docs.un.org/en/A/80/158

Father Boquet's Spirit & Life article: https://www.hli.org/2025/09/surrogacy-as-modern-slavery/