Pope approves use of condoms in fight against Aids - Telegraph

After decades of fierce opposition to the use of all contraception, the pontiff will end the Catholic Church's absolute ban on the use of condoms.
Pope Benedict XV will accept that in some circumstances it is better for a condom to be used if it protects human life Photo: REUTERS
He will say that it is acceptable to use a prophylactic when the sole intention is to "reduce the risk of infection" from Aids.