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Campaigner for the abolition of surrogacy, who was born via surrogacy, speaks of meeting Pope | AP News

Campaigner for the abolition of surrogacy, who was born via surrogacy, speaks of meeting Pope | AP News

Olivia Maurel was born in the United States in 1991 through surrogacy. Now, she is campaigning to have the practice banned around the world. Maurel met Pope Francis on Thursday as part of her role as the spokesperson for the Casablanca Declaration for Abolition of Surrogacy. (AP Video by Paolo Santalucia)

Olivia Maurel was born in the United States in 1991 through surrogacy. Now, she is campaigning to have the practice banned around the world. Maurel met Pope Francis on Thursday as part of her role as the spokesperson for the Casablanca Declaration for Abolition of Surrogacy. (AP Video by Paolo Santalucia)