Not True That the Church's Doctrine on Condoms Has Changed

....Says Note From the Spanish Bishops' Conference

MADRID, Spain, JAN. 20, 2005 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the "Press Note on AIDS and Condoms," published by the Information Office of the Spanish episcopal conference.

The note clarifies certain newspaper interpretations of statements made Tuesday by Father Juan Antonio Martínez Camino, secretary-general of the Spanish episcopal conference.

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The phrase in question which was previously quoted is:

In accordance with these principles, it is not possible to counsel the use of condoms, as it is contrary to the person's morality.

This translation is far different than the use of the word "if" in the highlighted text above. It is a relief to see this.

The text of the full statement can be read here.