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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Some Catholic believers in the Americas greeted Pope Benedict XVI’s comments on condoms as a sign that the church was stepping into the modern debate in the fight against AIDS.
Churchgoers had praise and wariness for the pope’s comments that condoms could be morally justified in some limited situations. Others cautioned it could open a doctrinal Pandora’s box.
Jean Jasman, 81, of Montpelier, Vt., called the stance a departure from church doctrine, “but it’s to the betterment of humanity, if we can help prevent the spread of this horrendous disease.”
Lois Breaux, who was leaving Mass at St. Kieran Church in Miami, said, “About time — and it wasn’t enough.”
