Category - condoms

Catholic theologians call for a radical change of heart on HIV prevention

staff writers — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:05:02 +0000

Two prominent Catholic theologians have strongly criticised attitudes influencing the church hierarchy over its stance on measures to prevent the spread of HIV-AIDS.

Church of England advocates public health programes for teenagers

agency reporter — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:32:12 +0100

The Church of England has called for greater investment in public health programmes aimed at teenagers, in a submission to UK advertising regulating bodies.

Getting all cross and bothered

Simon Barrow — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:02:53 +0100

Good Friday is a day to reflect on the power of redemptive love confronting the crucifying forces in our world. Not that you'd know this from the preoccupations of some church leaders.

UK government challenged over Pope's condom statement

staff writers — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:03:47 +0000

Following protests from across the world at Pope Benedict's pronouncement that condom-use could aggravate the problem of HIV/AIDS, the British government has been challenged on its position.

Pope still in a pickle over condoms and AIDS comments

staff writers — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:45:12 +0000

The Vatican has amended comments made about condoms by the Pope, but the change in tone is unlikely to stem critics who say his anti-contraception stance is damaging the fight against HIV-AIDS.

Malawian churches may change anti-condom stance in renewed AIDS struggle

Ecumenical News International — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:22:40 +0000

The Malawi Council of Churches is reviewing its opposition to the use of condoms in the country's anti-AIDS fight, and has said it may support the use of condoms by married couples where one or both partners are HIV positive.

Catholics say condom use is 'pro-life'

staff writers — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:12:25 +0000

A new multinational poll has shown that many Catholics around the world believe that using condoms is 'prolife' because it prevents the spread of HIV and AIDS. The findings come ahead of World AIDS Day tomorrow (Saturday).

New range of charity gifts for Christmas from Oxfam

staff writers — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:01:07 +0000

Click here to visit Oxfam's charity gifts web site

Celebrity TV ad promotes Oxfam Christmas charity gifts sending gifts to developing world

staff writers — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:26:22 +0000

A leading charity is to launch a television advertising campaign this week featuring major celebrities who urge Christmas shoppers to send gifts such as condoms and toilets to the developing world.

Shock at archbishop’s condom poisoning allegation

staff writers — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:56:36 +0100

Anti-AIDS activists, including those working with church-backed groups, have expressed amazement at outrage about claims made by the head of the Catholic Church in Mozambique that some European-made condoms are infected with HIV deliberately.