THE Catholic church is spreading the claim that condoms have holes in them that allow HIV through. This information is discouraging people in developing countries from using condoms, greatly increasing their chances of contracting the virus.
It is no secret that under Pope John Paul II the church has opposed any means of birth control other than the rhythm method. In developing countries the church often tries to use its influence to block both sex education and access to contraceptives. In Kenya, where around a third of people are Catholic and a fifth HIV-positive, it has publicly burned condoms.
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