Analysis pope book breaks ice on catholic view on condoms. In the book light of the world, benedict stresses condom use is not a morally acceptable solution to the aids epidemic because he says it can turn sex from an expression of selfless love to a sort of drug that people administer to themselves. Benedict xvi, condoms, and the light of the world zenit english. There may be a basis in the case of some individuals, as perhaps when a male prostitute uses a condom. The pope on condom use, and excerpts from the chapters popes. Pope surprises critics by talking condom use and churchs. His comments came in a series of interviews given to a german catholic journalist, peter. The pope and condoms catholic education resource center. Pope emeritus benedicts latest book will be called last. Erroneous interpretations of pope benedict xvis comments on condoms in his booklength interview titled light of the world with german journalist peter seewald have been widely circulated. Based on pope benedict xvis weekly teaching on the relationship between christ and the church, this book tells the drama of jesus first disciples his apostles and their associates and how they spread jesus message throughout the ancient world. Vatican clarifies pope benedicts remarks on condoms the. Over the past few days, some have interpreted very narrowly what pope benedict said in his booklength interview with peter seewald,a german journalist,about condoms as a first step in the. The statement marks a stunning turnaround for a church that has long.
Joe trabbic has assembled a useful list that gives background to the debate about condom use, and the popes comments in light of the world. Pope benedict says that condoms can be used to stop the spread of. On saturday, losservatore romano, the newspaper of the vatican, published excerpts of a booklength interview between pope benedict xvi and. Pope benedict xvis comments on condoms in a new bookinterview have whipped the media into a frenzy. In new book, pope opens up discussion on condom use the. The comments were made in a booklength interview with a german journalist, peter seewald. The pope mentioned a situation in which condom use could be positive but still an immoral act. When pope benedict says that the use of a condom by a prostitute during an act of fornication, in order to try to prevent the transmission of hiv, can be a first step in the direction of a moralisation, a first assumption of responsibility, he is simply saying that, on a personal level, the prostitute may actually be recognizing that there is more to life than sex. The pope, the church and the signs of the times, which was released yesterday, benedict said that condoms were not a real or moral solution, but. According to these interpretations, the pope is said to have changed catholic teaching on the use of condoms and on the intrinsically evil nature of contraceptive acts.
He said condoms could reduce the risk of hiv infection, such as for a male. Amid the welter of commentary, spin and shock at the few paragraphs pope benedict xvi spoke about condoms in his booklength interview, light. The big surprise with pope benedicts new book is not that he believes the catholic church can permit condom use to prevent the spread of aids in. The book, which is slated to be released in english by ignatius press tomorrow, is essentially a long interview with pope benedict by journalist peter seewald. Pope benedict xvi discusses condoms and the spread of hiv book excerpt the catholic world report 112010 posted on 11212010 5. On saturday, losservatore romano, the newspaper of the vatican, published excerpts of a booklength interview between pope benedict xvi. Vatican statement on benedict xvi and condoms national catholic. Peter seewald at the frankfurt book fair, 6 oct 2010josie cox. The popes condom kerfuffle, explained public radio. Pope confirms his approval of condom use against disease. Several of the holy fathers statements have already started making news, particularly his comments regarding condom usage in the prevention of the spread of hiv. Pope benedict xvi has said the use of condoms is acceptable in exceptional circumstances, according to a. Condoms not a lesser evil, vatican insists national.
In new book, pope opens up discussion on condom use he also concedes church failings in sex abuse crisis benedict said there may be cases, such as. From chapter 11, the journeys of a shepherd, pages 117119. The 21 themes treated in the book are edgy and the reception of the popes. A cat recounts the life of pope benedict xvi was published in 2007 which told the story of the popes life from the feline chicos perspective. What does the holy father really say about condoms in the new book. Rome, italy for the past month, you could be forgiven for thinking that the catholic church had changed its position on condom use. Pope says condom use justifiable at times cbc news. In a book published last month, benedict said that although condoms were not a real or. Joseph fessio of ignatius press, argued the pope was not justifying condom use, but was noting that protecting someone from the disease shows the signs. Over the past few days, some have interpreted very narrowly what pope benedict said in his booklength interview with peter seewald, a german journalist, about condoms as a.
Following the publication of the interviewbook light of the world by benedict xvi. In reading an advance copy of the book, one knew the mass media would immediately focus on one thing and one thing alone. Pope benedict not changing catholic teaching on condoms. Pope benedict has suggested that the use of condoms could be justified in some exceptional circumstances.
The news came after an italian newspaper broke an embargo on a booklength interview with benedict xvi by the german journalist peter seewald, perhaps the only popular interlocutor whom the pontiff, in his previous role as a cardinal, has cooperated with on such a scale. The thought of the pope has been repeatedly manipulated for ends and. Pope benedict edges away from total ban on use of condoms. There may be a basis in the case of some individuals, as perhaps when a male prostitute uses a condom, where this can be a first step in the direction of a moralization, a first assumption of responsibility, on the way toward recovering an awareness that not everything is allowed and that one cannot do whatever one wants. In new book, retired pope benedict breaks silence to speak out on priestly celibacy the surprise move is seen as a rebuke to pope francis, who is weighing whether to allow older, married men to be.
Pope benedict clarifies church teaching on condoms and. Pope benedict xvi says in a new book that condoms can be justified for male prostitutes seeking to stop the spread of hiv. The announcement is in a book to be published by the vatican this week based on the first faceto. Pope benedict edges away from total ban on use of condoms this article is more than 9 years old hiv campaigners hail positive step forward but. Vatican city pope benedict xvi says in a new book that condoms can be justified for male prostitutes seeking to stop hiv, a stunning turnaround for a. The book contains the popes responses to questions from peter seewald, a german reporter who spoke with him over a week last summer about the most sensitive and important questions in church life today. Vatican clarifies pope benedicts remarks on condoms the new. We can count on the catholic churchs feyfooted leader for some pretty predictable rhetoric, but in a stunning aboutface, pope benedict xvi is coming around on condom usage. Pope benedict xvi has said the use of condoms is acceptable in exceptional circumstances, according to a new book. Pope benedict says that condoms can be used to stop the spread of hiv this article is more than 9 years old comments in interview signal break with vaticans blanket ban on.
The publication of a series of interviews with pope benedict xvi by the journalist peter seewald, light of the world, is a case in point. In new book, retired pope benedict breaks silence to speak. Pope says condoms ok to use in some cases the star. The publication of excerpts from the book on benedict coincided with the end of a consistory, a gathering of catholic cardinals, during which the pope. Pope benedict xvi discusses condoms and the spread of hiv. This example came to mind when pope benedict xvi recently said that condom use might be permissible, or at least morally understandable, under some circumstances to prevent the transmission of hiv. The headline around the world was that the pope was finally allowing the use of condoms in certain circumstances.
What pope benedict xvi did and didnt say about condoms. Responding to the media sensation created by pope benedict xvis remarks on condoms in a recent booklength interview, the vaticans doctrinal office has released a statement insisting that. Cover for the new novel looking for the king by david c. In a book published last month, benedict said that although condoms were not a real or moral solution, in some cases, they might be used as a first step in the direction of a moralization.
Pope benedict xvi says that condom use is acceptable in certain cases, notably to reduce the risk of hiv infection, in a book due out tuesday, apparently softening his once hardline stance. In the case of homosexual sexual activity, a condom does not act as a contraceptive. Pope benedict xvi breaks silence with new book supporting. After he vowedtoremain hidden from the world and pledge obedience to the new pope when he retired in 20, benedicts book, entitled from the depths of our hearts. This story was inspired by an orange tabby pentling cat, which belonged to the family next door. Excerpts from a book containing interviews with pope benedict xvi, due to be released next week, relating to the popes position on condomuse. He used the example of condom use by male prostitutes. Vatican citypope benedict xvi has opened the door on the previously taboo subject of condoms as a way to fight hiv, saying male prostitutes who use condoms may be beginning to. The pope drops catholic ban on condoms in historic shift. Pope condones condom use in exceptional cases book bbc. Pope benedict xvi has opened the door on the previously taboo subject of condoms as a way to fight hiv, saying male prostitutes who use condoms may be beginning to act responsibly. Pope benedict says that condoms can be used to stop the spread of hiv comments in interview signal break with vaticans blanket ban on the use of contraceptives published.
For joseph ratzinger, pope benedict xvi, brings both a cleareyed view and the. In light of the world, his booklength interview with german journalist peter seewald, pope benedict xvi, who is both a brilliant theologian and a compassionate pastor, tried to reconfigure the worlds conversation about several pressing issues. Benedict, as pope, went in for rubyred slipon loafers and red erminetrimmed capes. Pope emeritus benedict xvi has a new book coming out next month, and its just been announced that the title of the english version will be last testament. Pope benedict xvi was advocating conversion, not condoms, in the striving for moral behavior. Image caption the comments were made in a new book to be published on tuesday. An excerpt from light of the world, peter seewalds booklength interview with pope benedict xvi. Gorgeous georg, also nicknamed bel giorgio, was the inspiration for donatella versaces winter 2007. The idea that anyone could deduce from the words of benedict xvi that it is somehow legitimate, in certain situations, to use condoms to avoid an. This is the clearest answer to the popes comments i have seen. Note of the congregation for the doctrine of the faith on the.