The Catholic position on birth control and the government mandate
Sunday, March 11, 2012
It is important to be clear that the Catholic Church is not opposed to couples limiting their number of children. In fact, the Church encourages couples in the direction of what is called "responsible parenthood." According to Catholic teaching, a husband and wife should thoughtfully and prayerfully take into account both their own welfare and that of their children when deciding on how many children to have.
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