Papal Protection

ROME (May 2) News out of the Vatican in the last few weeks appears that the Pope and his higher ups have started to consider the issue of condom use. Church officials recently confirmed that Pope Benedict XVI had requested a report on whether it might be acceptable for Catholics to use condoms in one narrow circumstance: to protect life inside a marriage when one partner is infected with H.I.V. or is sick with AIDS.

Cardinal Martini (No relation to the drink) was quoted as saying, "Certainly the use of prophylactics can, in some situations, constitute a lesser evil."

I for one, think this is a major move for the normally ridged Catholic Church. The problem of AIDS necessitates a bold move like this one. This holy compromise could very well save the lives of several thousand people, and it might act as a partial roadblock for a disease which is certainly out of control. This would indeed be a godsend in places like Africa.

I have a few questions:

1)Does this mean that condoms with ribs, ridges, studs and nubby things would also be okay?

2)Would this papal ruling include flavored condoms?

3)If this is indeed the case, is there a good chance we will soon see a “Body of Chirst”, or “Blood of Christ” flavor on the shelves of Duane Reade?



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