Pope benedict says that condoms can be used to stop the spread of hiv this article is more than 9 years old comments in interview signal break with vaticans blanket ban on. When pope benedict says that the use of a condom by a prostitute during an act of fornication, in order to try to prevent the transmission of hiv, can be a first step in the direction of a moralisation, a first assumption of responsibility, he is simply saying that, on a personal level, the prostitute may actually be recognizing that there is more to life than sex. The statement marks a stunning turnaround for a church that has long. The news came after an italian newspaper broke an embargo on a booklength interview with benedict xvi by the german journalist peter seewald, perhaps the only popular interlocutor whom the pontiff, in his previous role as a cardinal, has cooperated with on such a scale. In new book, pope opens up discussion on condom use he also concedes church failings in sex abuse crisis benedict said there may be cases, such as. What does the holy father really say about condoms in the new book. Pope emeritus benedicts latest book will be called last. The idea that anyone could deduce from the words of benedict xvi that it is somehow legitimate, in certain situations, to use condoms to avoid an. Pope emeritus benedict xvi has a new book coming out next month, and its just been announced that the title of the english version will be last testament. From chapter 11, the journeys of a shepherd, pages 117119. Over the past few days, some have interpreted very narrowly what pope benedict said in his booklength interview with peter seewald,a german journalist,about condoms as a first step in the. In a 2010 book interview that made waves, pope benedict xvi said that while using a condom can represent a step in the right direction as far as showing concern for the other person, it. The big surprise with pope benedicts new book is not that he believes the catholic church can permit condom use to prevent the spread of aids in. Image caption the comments were made in a new book to be published on tuesday.
According to these interpretations, the pope is said to have changed catholic teaching on the use of condoms and on the intrinsically evil nature of contraceptive acts. Peter seewald at the frankfurt book fair, 6 oct 2010josie cox. In it, seewald engages benedict in a discussion of the churchs take on condom use, particularly in africa. His comments came in a series of interviews given to a german catholic journalist, peter. What pope benedict xvi did and didnt say about condoms. Pope benedict xvi discusses condoms and the spread of hiv book excerpt the catholic world report 112010 posted on 11212010 5. Condoms not a lesser evil, vatican insists national.
Erroneous interpretations of pope benedict xvis comments on condoms in his booklength interview titled light of the world with german journalist peter seewald have been widely circulated. Pope benedict edges away from total ban on use of condoms. Vatican clarifies popes comments on condoms pope benedict has said that condomuse may be justified in special circumstances, such as that of. Pope benedict clarifies church teaching on condoms and. He said condoms could reduce the risk of hiv infection, such as for a male. The pope on condom use, and excerpts from the chapters popes. In new book, pope opens up discussion on condom use the. Pope benedict xvi was advocating conversion, not condoms, in the striving for moral behavior.
Pope surprises critics by talking condom use and churchs. The 21 themes treated in the book are edgy and the reception of the popes. In light of the world, his booklength interview with german journalist peter seewald, pope benedict xvi, who is both a brilliant theologian and a compassionate pastor, tried to reconfigure the worlds conversation about several pressing issues. The pope mentioned a situation in which condom use could be positive but still an immoral act. Following the publication of the interviewbook light of the world by benedict xvi. Pope benedict xvi discusses condoms and the spread of hiv. Vatican city pope benedict xvi says in a new book that condoms can be justified for male prostitutes seeking to stop hiv, a stunning turnaround for a. The pope drops catholic ban on condoms in historic shift. Note of the congregation for the doctrine of the faith on the. Pope benedict says that condoms can be used to stop the spread of. Pope condones condom use in exceptional cases book bbc.
The book contains the popes responses to questions from peter seewald, a german reporter who spoke with him over a week last summer about the most sensitive and important questions in church life today. Pope benedict not changing catholic teaching on condoms. Gorgeous georg, also nicknamed bel giorgio, was the inspiration for donatella versaces winter 2007. The publication of a series of interviews with pope benedict xvi by the journalist peter seewald, light of the world, is a case in point. Joe trabbic has assembled a useful list that gives background to the debate about condom use, and the popes comments in light of the world. This is the clearest answer to the popes comments i have seen. The pope, the church and the signs of the times, which was released yesterday, benedict said that condoms were not a real or moral solution, but. Benedict xvi, condoms, and the light of the world zenit english. Pope benedict xvi has opened the door on the previously taboo subject of condoms as a way to fight hiv, saying male prostitutes who use condoms may be beginning to act responsibly. Amid the welter of commentary, spin and shock at the few paragraphs pope benedict xvi spoke about condoms in his booklength interview, light. Pope confirms his approval of condom use against disease. An excerpt from light of the world, peter seewalds booklength interview with pope benedict xvi.
Excerpts from a book containing interviews with pope benedict xvi, due to be released next week, relating to the popes position on condomuse. The announcement is in a book to be published by the vatican this week based on the first faceto. Benedict, as pope, went in for rubyred slipon loafers and red erminetrimmed capes. Vatican statement on benedict xvi and condoms national catholic. Analysis pope book breaks ice on catholic view on condoms. Rome, italy for the past month, you could be forgiven for thinking that the catholic church had changed its position on condom use. Over the past few days, some have interpreted very narrowly what pope benedict said in his booklength interview with peter seewald, a german journalist, about condoms as a. Pope benedict xvi has said the use of condoms is acceptable in exceptional circumstances, according to a new book.
Pope benedict says that condoms can be used to stop the spread of hiv comments in interview signal break with vaticans blanket ban on the use of contraceptives published. In a book published last month, benedict said that although condoms were not a real or. In the case of homosexual sexual activity, a condom does not act as a contraceptive. Pope says condom use justifiable at times cbc news. In rare cases, pope justifies use of condoms the new. On saturday, losservatore romano, the newspaper of the vatican, published excerpts of a booklength interview between pope benedict xvi. The comments were made in a booklength interview with a german journalist, peter seewald. Joseph fessio of ignatius press, argued the pope was not justifying condom use, but was noting that protecting someone from the disease shows the signs. Based on pope benedict xvis weekly teaching on the relationship between christ and the church, this book tells the drama of jesus first disciples his apostles and their associates and how they spread jesus message throughout the ancient world.
After he vowedtoremain hidden from the world and pledge obedience to the new pope when he retired in 20, benedicts book, entitled from the depths of our hearts. Pope says condoms ok to use in some cases the star. Responding to the media sensation created by pope benedict xvis remarks on condoms in a recent booklength interview, the vaticans doctrinal office has released a statement insisting that. Vatican clarifies pope benedicts remarks on condoms the new. In new book, retired pope benedict breaks silence to speak. Pope benedict xvi has said the use of condoms is acceptable in exceptional circumstances, according to a. Vatican clarifies pope benedicts remarks on condoms the. Pope benedict xvi breaks silence with new book supporting. In a book published last month, benedict said that although condoms were not a real or moral solution, in some cases, they might be used as a first step in the direction of a moralization. In reading an advance copy of the book, one knew the mass media would immediately focus on one thing and one thing alone. This example came to mind when pope benedict xvi recently said that condom use might be permissible, or at least morally understandable, under some circumstances to prevent the transmission of hiv.
There may be a basis in the case of some individuals, as perhaps when a male prostitute uses a condom. We can count on the catholic churchs feyfooted leader for some pretty predictable rhetoric, but in a stunning aboutface, pope benedict xvi is coming around on condom usage. What pope benedict xvi did and didnt say about condoms the. For joseph ratzinger, pope benedict xvi, brings both a cleareyed view and the.
A cat recounts the life of pope benedict xvi was published in 2007 which told the story of the popes life from the feline chicos perspective. The pope and condoms catholic education resource center. Pope benedict xvi says in a new book that condoms can be justified for male prostitutes seeking to stop the spread of hiv. The headline around the world was that the pope was finally allowing the use of condoms in certain circumstances. Pope benedict xvi says that condom use is acceptable in certain cases, notably to reduce the risk of hiv infection, in a book due out tuesday, apparently softening his once hardline stance. Rome pope benedict xvi has said that condom use can be justified in some cases to help stop the spread of aids, the vaticans first exception to a longheld policy banning contraceptives. Pope benedict xvis comments on condoms in a new bookinterview have whipped the media into a frenzy. In new book, retired pope benedict breaks silence to speak out on priestly celibacy the surprise move is seen as a rebuke to pope francis, who is weighing whether to allow older, married men to be. Several of the holy fathers statements have already started making news, particularly his comments regarding condom usage in the prevention of the spread of hiv. The thought of the pope has been repeatedly manipulated for ends and.