40th Anniversary of "Humanae Vitae"

(25 July 08 - RV) Today the universal Church marks the 40th anniversary of Pope Paul VI’s encyclical “Humanae Vitae.” Issued during the height of the 1960’s, it has provoked discussion across the social spectrum for its’ reaffirmation of the Church’s teachings concerning the principles of the dignity and nature of marriage.

Donald O’Sullivan-Latchford works with Pro-Life Ireland in promoting a healthy attitude among today’s youth towards sex, human sexuality and human relationships. He says that “Humanae Vitae” was ahead of its time in pointing out the dangers of undermining the sacred nature of human sexuality.