Expect the usual outrage here: The Vatican has renewed its criticism of the use of condoms to prevent the spread of AIDS, saying they made the problem worse by promoting a false sense of security. But do note that they are actually on to something. Written by Matthew Hanley, a US public health expert who

It is crazy to believe that Benedict XVI can decide the fate of millions of Africans with one comment about condoms.

It is a day for about turns. First, the Pope has taken a historic decision to approve the use of condoms to fight AIDS; second, Labour has vowed to change its position on terror legislation and law and order. The party feels its record in government has damaged its reputation as a guarantor of liberty. Generation Ed wants to make another break from the past. Ed Balls has masterminded what is a cun...

In a report upon sex in public places, the New York Times tells us: A stroll through the field the other day unearthed no doggers (it was raining) but revealed much evidence of their existence. Debris — used condoms, things made of rubber, pages torn from pornographic magazines, snack wrappers, discarded tea cups

Rod Liddle’s right, Steven Mulvain should not be sacked for his limp attempt at humour. You know, Benedict branded condoms and the like. (Maybe endorsing the age of consent with a brand called ‘XVIs’ might have worked better. I don’t know.) However, there is a possibility that Mulvain’s email was part of an FO ‘brainstorm’. This raises questions about the ...

Thorough the day I have heard a number of reports about the gaff by home office staff regarding the Pope's visit to the UK. Almost every news service lists the jocular and insulting ideas that were suggested in the document: Benedictine Condoms Ha! Ha! Blessing a gay marriage Ho! Ho! Opening an abortion clinic Ha bloody Ho! I can see the piss take in these suggestions, I can see why Catholics

The Foreign Office apologises for a document which suggested the Pope's visit to Britain should be marked by the launch of "Benedict-brand" condoms.

Perhaps there’s been too much sex education? Times headline: Ministers admit failure on teen pregnancies You could reduce that failure rate in engendering teenage pregnancies if you advised the Ministers to remove the condoms they’ve just been told for 20 years to wear at all times. There is the counter thought, that perhaps they aren’t in fact trying

The Government could this week order television chiefs to include more references to condoms and sexually transmitted diseases in their story lines.

The Government will this week order television chiefs to include more references to condoms and sexually transmitted diseases in their story lines.