Category Archives: Sexuality & Fertility

Controversial Statements in “Etica Teologica Della Vita”

Last year, Biofides collaborated on the publication of an article in the American Catholic medical journal ‘The Linacre Quarterly“. It was prompted by a book published by the Pontifical Academy for Life, “Etica Teologica Della Vita” (Theological Ethics of Life), … Continue reading

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The beauty of the female body

MATERCARE CONFERENCE, SEPT 14th, Rome Some thoughts on beauty in biology and medecine Vincent Kemme, founder-president of Biofides, assisting the presidency of the World Federation of Catholic Medical Associations (FIAMC) Thank you Prof. Chazan, for inviting me to speak at … Continue reading

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5th International Symposium on Theology of the Body

Defending and Promoting Human Dignity in a Secular Age 2019 marks 40 years since John Paul II presented his first “Wednesday catechesis” on the Theology of the Body. This fifth International Symposium will be held on the week-end of the Feasts of … Continue reading

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Towards a Second Sexual Revolution – Good News for Pornography Addicted Persons

In May 2019, we were invited to give a talk during a conference in Barcelona, about Alcohol, Drugs and Pornography addiction. We took it upon us to share our thoughts on pornography, in the broader context of the sexual revolution … Continue reading

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Question on the liceity of a hysterectomy in certain cases

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith: Response to a question on the liceity of a hysterectomy in certain cases On July 31, 1993, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the faith published Responses to Questions Proposed Concerning “Uterine Isolation” and Related … Continue reading

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Jesuit Father James Martin and the LGBT community

Today, on the feast Albert the Great, father of the natural sciences, I have written a letter to Father James Martin SJ, author of amongst others “Laughing with the Saints” and – recently, “Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church … Continue reading

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Sexuality and Gender – Findings from the Biological, Psychological, and Social Sciences

Questions related to sexuality and gender bear on some of the most intimate and personal aspects of human life. In recent years they have also vexed American politics. The New Atlantis offers this report — written by Dr. Lawrence S. Mayer, … Continue reading

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The economy of sex

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Clarity and Charity: The Catholic Church and Homosexuality

Fr. Paul Check, Executive Director of Courage International, delivers his talk entitled, “Clarity and Charity: The Catholic Church and Homosexuality”. Fr. Check’s talk was part of the Distinguished Speakers Series at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Home

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Homosexuality and Catholicism

What does the Catholic Church say about homosexuality? The answer is not as monolithic as some think. Let us find out how the Church came to this position and whether it can withstand scientific scrutiny.

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