Vatican position on condoms analyzed in light of comments by Cardinal Martini
Many voices have been raised trying to clarify Cardinal Martini's statements regarding the use of condoms. Some excellent analyses are provided by the following articles:Spirit Daily
'POPE WHO NEVER WAS' SHOWS HOW CLOSE MAJOR CHANGE CAN COME TO THE PAPACY
It may be just smoke. Or it may be Benedict's first big test. The issue is condoms -- whether the Church can allow them in unusual cases, in order to save lives -- and it was all kick-started by a prominent Cardinal who many had on their short lists of papal candidates.
It showed how close the Church can come to leadership by a pontiff with views at strong variance with current policy.
When Time Magazine speculated on a successor to John Paul II, this former archbishop of Milan, Cardinal Carlo Martini, had been listed as one of 12 likeliest candidates.
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Vatican analyst examines reactions to Cardinal Martini’s statements on condom use
Rome, Apr. 27, 2006 (CNA) - In an article entitled, the “Day After Carlo Maria Martini”, set for publication in English on Friday, Italian journalist Sandro Magister of “L’Espresso” analyzes the reactions to the controversial statements by Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini regarding the morality of condom use.
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posted by Dr. Denice Hanley, DPM, M.Div. @ 8:22 AM
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