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Condoms are not reliable in fight against HIV, says African cardinal
06-10-2009
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Condoms are not always effective in preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS in Africa, said Cardinal Peter Turkson of Cape Coast, Ghana.
Abstinence, fidelity in marriage and universal access to antiretroviral drugs are the strategies the church continues to promote in the fight against AIDS, he said.
The cardinal, who will turn 61 Oct. 11, made the comments during a Vatican press conference Oct. 5, presenting some of the issues to be discussed during the second special Synod of Bishops for Africa.
Cardinal Turkson was asked about the AIDS epidemic in Africa and what position the synod will take, specifically concerning the use of condoms in HIV prevention.
He said when "people propose the use of condoms it becomes effective only in families where they are going to be faithful."
However, condoms give "people a false sense of security, which rather facilitates the spread of HIV/AIDS," he said.
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