EU hits out at Vatican condom remarks

The European Union joined anti-AIDS campaigners today in criticising remarks by a top Vatican cardinal that condoms do not protect against the deadly sexually transmitted disease.

EU hits out at Vatican condom remarks
Mon, 20 Oct, 2003 - 15:50

The European Union joined anti-AIDS campaigners today in criticising remarks by a top Vatican cardinal that condoms do not protect against the deadly sexually transmitted disease.

“Statements not supported by sound scientific evidence are not plausible,” Philippe Busquin, EU research commissioner said in a statement.

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