Pope Paul Faces Birth Control Study Amid Vatican Debate
The Vatican confirms a June 23 study on artificial birth control pills with no pledge on future policy. Changes cited include approval of cremation in certain cases and allowing Saturday Masses, while the council will address religious liberty and attitudes toward Jews and non Christians. Pope Paul, younger than Pope John by seven years, may have more time to push reforms.
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Catholics Move Toward Major Issue Showdown
Vatican City AP report notes the Roman Catholic Church moving toward debates on birth control population growth race relations and space age weapons with the Vatican II council resuming September 14. Pope Paul VI continues John XXIII modernization goals while Latin Mass reforms and native musical forms gain traction.
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