Humanae Vitae
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Africans stand for life in UN battles over reproductive health
African Catholics remained concerned about a push from Western leaders to promote abortion and contraception in Africa in the name... Read more
Wuerl: On ‘Humanae Vitae’ anniversary, we renew fidelity to the pope
“The Church, from the very beginning, has always recognized the special and unique role of Peter,” said Cardinal Donald Wuerl... Read more
Analysis: Paul VI is truly the pope of 'Humanae Vitae'
Pope Paul VI’s love for life, highlighted in his encyclical Humanae Vitae, is at the center of the miracles that... Read more
Misunderstanding NFP: Where Catholics and non-Catholics get it wrong
The encyclical Humanae Vitae by Pope Paul VI shocked the world when it was published in 1968. Read more
Symposium: 'Humanae Vitae' teachings essential for stable marriages, families
The promise of the sexual revolution and contraception was total sexual freedom for everyone. Read more
Humanae Vitae is needed now more than ever, say conference attendees
Fifty years after its release, the teachings of Humanae Vitae are more relevant and necessary for the life of the... Read more
Analysis: Benedict XVI’s letter - what the reaction revealed
The story of Benedict XVI’s letter and the communication issues it raised, dubbed “Lettergate,” has led to the resignation of... Read more
Analysis: Overturning Humanae Vitae's teaching, a 'crime against the Church'
Speaking at a presentation of a book on Humanae Vitae, Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Mueller, prefect emeritus of the Congregation for... Read more
Bishop Rhoades: 'I strongly disagree' with Notre Dame contraception decision
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend issued a statement on Thursday criticizing the University of... Read more
Notre Dame professor criticizes university’s provision of ‘simple contraceptives’
After the University of Notre Dame announced it would fund “simple contraceptives” in its insurance plan, one Notre Dame professor... Read more
University of Notre Dame adds ‘simple contraceptives’ to insurance plan
The University of Notre Dame has announced that it will fund “simple contraceptives” through its insurance plan. Read more
Analysis: Questioning Humanae Vitae? The Vatican has already had its say
Since Bl. Paul VI’s encyclical Humanae Vitae was published 50 years ago, it has sparked wide-ranging debates, and frequent calls... Read more
Denver archbishop spotlights Humanae Vitae in new pastoral letter
In a new pastoral letter honoring the 50-year anniversary of Humanae Vitae, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver underscored the... Read more
Why the drafting of 'Humanae Vitae' matters, 50 years later
As its 50th anniversary approaches, the story of how Blessed Pope Paul VI arrived at the final text of “Humanae... Read more
Why Catholic thinkers say the push for contraception is stale
Modern-day imperialism. Harmful to women. A failed promise. These are the ways that leading Catholic scholars described contraception – and... Read more
500 Catholic scholars lash back at Humanae Vitae critics
Nearly 50 years after the “prophetic” papal document Humanae Vitae, the Catholic Church’s longstanding teaching against contraception continues to promote... Read more
Paul VI was right to warn against contraception, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis took the opportunity during an address to families in the Philippines to praise Blessed Pope Paul VI’s encyclical... Read more
William May, the prof who renounced his dissent from Humanae Vitae
William E. May, a professor who retracted his one-time dissent from Humanae vitae and became an influential pro-life teacher and... Read more
Vatican bishop: today's technological dangers foreseen by Humanae Vitae
On its 45th anniversary, Pope Paul VI’s encyclical that upheld the Church’s teaching on birth control is “incredibly up-to-date,” especially... Read more
Author sees cultural willingness to re-examine sexual revolution
A Catholic author believes that the “surprisingly positive” reception of her book on the sexual revolution shows an encouraging openness... Read more
