Humanae Vitae

The Document:

English ~ Latin ~ French

~ German ~ Italian ~

For further reading:

Smith, Janet. Humanae Vitae: a Generation Later. Catholic University of America, 1991.

Smith, Janet. Why Humanae Vitae Was Right: A Reader. Ignatius Press, 1993.

Articles on Humanae Vitae

Humanae Vitae: A Renaissance of Solid Catholic Doctrine

A Personal Commentary on Humanae Vitae

Humanae Vitae is an encyclical letter written by Paul VI, that caused a great deal controversy, both in the Catholic world and outside of it. It condemns contraception or birth control and abortion. But, more importantly it gives a new view of marriage. The reason for people's rejection of this Church Teaching is based in non-reflection and love ONLY of oneself, not one's spouse. Contracepted love is not love.

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