Is Using Contraceptives Always Sinful?

Abstract

During a Feb. 18, 2016 press conference on a flight from Juarez, Mexico, to Rome, a reporter questioned Pope Francis about the Zika virus. “Holy Father, for several weeks there’s been a lot of concern … regarding the Zika virus,” the reporter said. “The greatest risk would be for pregnant women. There is anguish. Some authorities have proposed abortion, or else to avoid pregnancy. As regards avoiding pregnancy, on this issue, can the church take into consideration the concept of ‘the lesser of two evils?’”