How the Catholic Church Came to Oppose Birth Control

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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 languageAmerican English
JournalHistory Faculty Publications and Presentations
StatePublished - 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

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