Pope justifies the use of condoms

In their efforts to increase Catholics around the world, the Vatican has opposed abortion and birth control for decades. In March 2009, while flying to Africa the Pope Benedict XVI made a statement saying that condoms would not solve the AIDS pandemic in the continent, instead the problem will get worse. The Pope’s statement drew unprecedented criticism from around the world, including the EU states and international organizations.  

However, the Pope, head of the Roman Catholics around the world who vigorously opposed the use of condoms has changed his stand by saying the use of condoms can be ‘justified in some cases’. In a book released recently the Pope said that it was acceptable for both male and female prostitutes seeking to prevent the spread of HIV to use condoms.   

The Pontiff’s statement could also mean the Church might consider legalising homosexuality and prostitution in ‘some cases’ in a near future.

Head of the US group, Catholics for Choice (CFC), Jon O’Brien who supports a woman’s moral and legal right to follow her conscience in matters of sexuality and reproductive health hailed the Pope’s statement as a marvellous victory for common sense and reason.        

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Written by: Ibrahim Nazim
25 November 2010
19 Zulhijjah 1431