"Catholic Church does not oppose the use of contraceptives for medical reasons"

[Dawson Leery]

"The Catholic Church does not oppose the use of contraceptives for medical reasons, said Dennis Poust, a spokesman for the New York State Catholic Conference. Some of its plans, including that of the Archdiocese of New York, already provide such coverage, he said."

http://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/04/nyregion/assembly-concession-may-move-stalled-women-s-health-bill.html?pagewanted=2&src=pm

[Suich]

1. That's the first time I've ever heard that.

I know they oppose the use of condoms to help prevent AIDS/HIV.

[FBaggins]

2. I think they mean drugs that have multiple purposes.

Some young women who are not (and do not intend to be) sexually active are still prescribed the pill to deal with monthly pains. The church wouldn't oppose such a use (by my understanding).

[Ecumenist]

3. EXACTLY. They are the singular reason for the rise iin new AIDS infections

in Africa during the bush regime.