Artificial contraception is another name for birth control. It’s intentionally using something — a barrier, device, drug, or another technique — to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy.

Nowhere in Amoris Laetitia does Francis cite Humanae Vitae's absolute condemnation of artificial contraception, which he would certainly have done if this was an infallible teaching.

Instead of artificial contraception, the Church promotes natural family planning (NFP) for both avoiding and achieving pregnancy. NFP methods, which are all based on the natural signs and symptoms ...

Humanae Vitae at 50: Those who believe that that church's ban on artificial contraceptives does not matter need to hear this wake-up call: Untold numbers of women and children have died, will die ...

Artificial contraception has given rise to a false sense that sex can be “safe” between any two people with the proper use of pills or devices.

Even when it comes to Catholics who attend Mass weekly, just 13% say contraception is morally wrong, while 45% say it is morally acceptable and 42% say it is not a moral issue. (The Roman Catholic ...

There are two types of contraceptive pill, and both are made up of artificial sex hormones. First, there's the most popular kind, the combined pill, which contains synthetic versions of oestrogen ...

Gas stations and 24-hour convenience stores sell condoms but haven't stocked emergency contraception, which can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. Experts say it's overdue.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Associated Press polling editor Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux about how contraception became politicized among Christians in the U.S..

Instead of artificial contraception, the Church promotes natural family planning (NFP) for both avoiding and achieving pregnancy. NFP methods, ...

CNA Staff, May 14, 2024 / 06:00 am. Recent data from the federally administered National Survey of Family Growth shows large majorities of Catholics report using at least one form of artificial ...