Pope Benedict XVI began his trip to Africa today. We will provide updates throughout his trip here on A Catholic View.Making his first trip to Africa, Pope Benedict XVI said the Catholic Church can help bring answers to the continent's chronic problems, including poverty, AIDS and tribalism.
Speaking to reporters aboard his Alitalia chartered jet March 17, the pope strongly defended the church's efforts to fight AIDS and said condom distribution only made the problem worse.
"One cannot overcome the problem with the distribution of condoms. On the contrary, they increase the problem," the pope said.
Nor can the AIDS pandemic be confronted only with aid programs, he said.
Speaking to reporters aboard his Alitalia chartered jet March 17, the pope strongly defended the church's efforts to fight AIDS and said condom distribution only made the problem worse.
"One cannot overcome the problem with the distribution of condoms. On the contrary, they increase the problem," the pope said.
Nor can the AIDS pandemic be confronted only with aid programs, he said.
What the church teaches, he said, is "humanization of sexuality" and sexual responsibility on the one hand, and a willingness to be present with those who are suffering, on the other hand.
He pointed to the many church programs currently helping AIDS victims and said the church's contribution had led to real and visible progress.
He pointed to the many church programs currently helping AIDS victims and said the church's contribution had led to real and visible progress.
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