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This looks interesting... "In his interview with the newspaper, Cardinal Barragan said: "Soon the Vatican will issue a document about the use of condoms by persons who have grave diseases, starting with Aids." He said his department was studying the document, along with the scientists and theologians who wrote it. "It is Benedict XVI who asked us for a study on this particular aspect of using a condom by those afflicted with Aids, and by those with infectious diseases," he added." In other news, I'm back in Lampeter, enjoying the lovely countryside as the evenings get lighter for longer, and planning trips to the seaside (with picnics and things). The President's Ball is on Friday, and I'm taking Louise along as my date - should be good. John brought back a rosary from Rome for me, and Amanda and Ross brought back a little statue of St. James from Santiago de Compostela. Oh yes, and I may be going to America with Bridget over Christmas, which would be ace! *edit* The Church Times has an article about it: "Dubbed "the AIDS bishop", he argues that the papal ban has always allowed exceptions - for example, where a woman's health is at risk. He argues that it is a matter of sacredness of life, and that hundreds of thousands of women in sub-Saharan Africa will continue to die unnecessarily if the ban on condoms is not lifted." Technorati Tags: Catholic, Seaside, Benedict XVI