Articles on this issue "AIDS"

Africa and Condoms: A Case of Morality in Reality

Nigeria's Bishops Weigh In on Pope's Comments

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Here is a statement released today by Nigeria's episcopal conference on the comments Benedict XVI made in March that condoms are not the solution for fighting AIDS. * * * Since the Holy Father …

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Belgian Bishops Lament Government's Papal Protest

Says Lawmakers Didn't Hear Pope's Whole Message

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Belgium's bishops lament a government proposal to protest Benedict XVI's comment that condoms are not the solution to fighting AIDS, saying the lawmakers didn't take into account the Pope's …

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Media and Religion's Uneasy Relationship

Commentary by Editor of Catholic Information Service for Africa

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Here is a commentary written my Henry Makori, the editor of the Catholic Information Service for Africa, on the media coverage of Benedict XVI's comments that condoms are not the solution for …

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India's Bishops Make Appeal on Pope's Behalf

Call Recent Attacks "Irresponsible and Offensive"

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India's bishops have called recent media attacks on Benedict XVI as "irresponsible," and appealed for more "respect" for the Pope. In statement published Tuesday, the nation's episcopal …

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Cardinal Says Moral Education Needed To Fight AIDS

Notes Contributions of Religions in Senegal

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The archbishop of Dakar is emphasizing that in order to combat AIDS in Africa, education in values is the most important necessity. Cardinal Théodore-Adrien Sarr explained Tuesday to Vatican …

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Cameroon Bishops' Statement on AIDS

"The Holy Father Has Put Man at the Center of His Concern"

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Here is a translation of the statement of the episcopal conference of Cameroon on the negative media response to Benedict XVI comments on the role of condoms in the fight against AIDS. * * * …

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AIDS Worker Says Africans Don't Need Condoms

Web Site Documents Catholic Approach to Pandemic

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Moscow Patriarchate Backs Pope's Stance on Condoms

Says They Can't Be Considered Remedy Against AIDS

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The Russian Orthodox Church is supporting Benedict XVI's position that condoms are not an acceptable solution to AIDS. A message on the French official Web site of the Church stated, "The …

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2 French Deputies Defend Pope

Say Press Manipulated Comments on Condoms

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Two French deputies publicly supported Benedict XVI's position on condoms as an insufficient means to fight against AIDS, noting that his words were "deformed" and "exaggerated" by the media. …

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Media Reports on Condoms Seen as Superficial

President of Catholic Medical Federation Offers Clarification

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The president of the World Federation of the Catholic Medical Associations is asserting that the media got it wrong when reporting on Benedict XVI's latest statement about condoms. Dr. José …

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Spokesman Explains Church's Fight Against AIDS

Clarifies Media's Misrepresentation of Papal Words on Condoms

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Clarification of Pope's Words on AIDS

"The Pontiff Confirmed the Positions of the Catholic Church"

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Here is the statement published Wednesday from Yaounde by Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican press office, clarifying the Pope's comments on AIDS. * * * In regard to the …

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Holy See Helps AIDS Victims for Christmas

Good Samaritan Foundation Presents '08 Campaign

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Help us to help," urged the cardinal in charge of the Vatican's health care council, as he presented this year's Christmas campaign for AIDS victims. Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragán said this …

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Beyond Condoms in the AIDS Debate

Interview With Caritas Expert on HIV

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Teaching abstinence outside marriage and fidelity within has been proved to be much more effective in decreasing the spread of HIV than simply distributing condoms, according to the special …

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US Bishops, Charity Group Welcome AIDS Program

Laud Retention of "Conscience Clause" in Funding Plan

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U.S. bishops and the aid organization Catholic Relief Services welcomed the passage of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Congress passed PEPFAR last week and President George …

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