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Burninator · 03-18-2009, 10:04 AM

Condoms 'aggravate' AIDS scourge, Pope says

Pope Benedict arrived for his first trip to Africa as Pontiff yesterday and denounced condom use on the AIDS-ravaged continent, saying there were better ways to combat the disease.

AIDS "is a tragedy that cannot be overcome by money alone, that cannot be overcome through the distribution of condoms, which even aggravates the problems," the 81-year-old Pontiff told reporters on the flight from Rome.

The solution lies in a "spiritual and human awakening" and "friendship for those who suffer," said Pope Benedict, who will also visit Angola during the week-long trip.

http://www.calgaryherald.com/Health/...781/story.html

The globe and mail article left out the rest of his quote where he says condoms are making the problem worse. wow.

03-18-2009, 10:04 AM	#44
Burninator Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Exp:	Condoms 'aggravate' AIDS scourge, Pope says Pope Benedict arrived for his first trip to Africa as Pontiff yesterday and denounced condom use on the AIDS-ravaged continent, saying there were better ways to combat the disease. AIDS "is a tragedy that cannot be overcome by money alone, that cannot be overcome through the distribution of condoms, which even aggravates the problems," the 81-year-old Pontiff told reporters on the flight from Rome. The solution lies in a "spiritual and human awakening" and "friendship for those who suffer," said Pope Benedict, who will also visit Angola during the week-long trip. http://www.calgaryherald.com/Health/...781/story.html The globe and mail article left out the rest of his quote where he says condoms are making the problem worse. wow.