Vatican
Vatican Officials Toe The Line on Condoms At Symposium on HIV Prevention
by Martha Kempner, RH Reality Check
May 31, 2011 - 3:57pm (Print)
While some had hoped this weekend's meeting would build on recent comments about condoms from the pope, Vatican officials toed the line and emphasized chastity and behavior change.
Vatican Maintains Stance on Condoms at HIV/AIDS Summit
At a weekend HIV/AIDS conference at the Vatican, the Catholic Church stood firm on its stance against the use of condoms to protect against the transmission of HIV.
Morning Roundup: Gardasil Also Effective in Men
by Beth Saunders, RH Reality Check
February 4, 2011 - 11:10am (Print)
HPV vaccine is just as effective in men at preventing genital warts, more children getting health care with CHIP, Spain keeps marriage age at 14 (and what's it like in your state?), and the Vatican is setting up an HIV/AIDS conference.
European Court Finds Ireland's Abortion Law Violates Rights of Pregnant Woman with Cancer
by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check
December 16, 2010 - 2:22pm (Print)
In a victory for Irish women, and to some degree women everywhere, the today ruled that Ireland's strict law forbidding abortions even in dire circumstances violated the right to life of a pregnant woman suffering from cancer.
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The Pope, Condoms, and Contraception: Let's Get This Conversation Started
November 28, 2010 - 9:46pm (Print)
The Pope's remarks on condoms have created an opening for a debate that up to now the church has wanted to avoid. Let's take up the Pope’s remarks about sexuality as well as the basis of the opposition to contraception and kickstart that long overdue debate.
Pope Okays Use of Condoms in "Some Situations"
by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check
November 21, 2010 - 6:09pm (Print)
In a reversal of long standing teachings, the Pope has reversed the Vatican's prohibition of condoms for HIV prevention in "some situations." Birth control remains banned.
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Roundup: Would You Like Your Abortion Regular, or Decaf? A "He Said What?" Roundup
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
August 3, 2010 - 10:30am (Print)
People say really amazing things when it comes to reproductive rights. Here are just a few recent statements that are making news.
Catholic School Kicks Pre-Schooler Out of Class for Crime of Having Lesbian Parents
by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check
March 5, 2010 - 6:40pm (Print)
God Bless the Child. Unless of course her parents are lesbian. A Catholic School kicks a pre-schooler out of class for the crime of having gay parents.
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The Church and Gays: Can't Decide Whether to ""Love" 'Em" or Leave 'Em?"
by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check
March 5, 2010 - 12:00pm (Print)
Could it be divine intervention? Just days after Catholic Charities cut off spousal benefits for DC employees to protect itself from the scourge of gay marriage, the Vatican is caught in a gay sex scandal.
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Urgent Appeal: More Important than Stupak
by Scott Swenson, RH Reality Check
November 11, 2009 - 9:21am (Print)
