“The words of the Pope ... do not signify a change in Catholic moral teaching or in the pastoral practice of the Church,” says a new statement from the CDF.
From America to Africa and the Philippines to Australia, at least forty of the world’s bishops (that we are so far aware of), including four Cardinals, have spoken out publicly to affirm that Pope Benedict did not approve the use of condoms.
"The Foundations of the Social Policy of the Russian Orthodox Church distinguishes between abortive and non-abortive contraception," said Archpriest Vsevolod Chaplin.
The “destruction of countless children in the womb” and the “corruption” of children already born will be the result of the massive confusion, said John Smeaton.
A Filipino Cardinal slammed those who have seized on confusion over Pope Benedict XVI's recent comments on condoms to promote a dangerous 'reproductive health' bill.
HRW complains that the number of abortions conducted in the country hasn't risen for years and that the government is failing to fire doctors and nurses who refuse to perform abortions.
The massive confusion over Pope Benedict's comments on condom use continues, even within the Catholic Church. Many are saying that he approved the use of condoms in certain limited circumstances. Fr. Joseph Fessio emphasizes he did no such thing.
The authors of a new government-sponsored study are calling for increased condom distribution after finding that 18% of homosexual men in Vancouver are infected with HIV.