"The question of human procreation, like every other question which touches human life, involves more than ... biology, psychology, demography or sociology. It is the whole man and the whole mission to which he is called that must be considered: both its natural, earthly aspects...
The papal encyclical Humanae Vitae (On Human Life) made headlines worldwide. Many talked about the encyclical when it was issued in 1968, but few actually read it. Why is it perhaps the most controversial document in modern Church history? On Human Life...
A revised and improved translation of Pope Paul VI's encyclical letter, Humanae vitae.
The 50th anniversary of Humanae Vitae is an important moment in the life of the contemporary Church; readers are more and more looking to editions of Church documents that contain helps for deeper understanding. This annotated edition gives a guided introduction to this important...