Abstract
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark “Humanae Vitae,” Pope Paul VI’s strict prohibition against artificial contraception, issued in the aftermath of the development of the birth control pill. At the time, the decision shocked many Catholic priests and laypeople. Conservative Catholics, however, praised the pope for what they saw as a confirmation of traditional teachings.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | History Faculty Publications and Presentations |
State | Published - 9 Jul 2018 |
Keywords
- Catholic church
- Middle Ages
- abortion
- birth control
- clergy
- sex
EGS Disciplines
- Catholic Studies
- History
- History of Religion
- Social History
- Women's Studies