
The Battle For The Soul Of The Catholic Church
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The Complex Legacy of Pope Paul VI and Sexual Morality
This chapter examines the controversial papacy of Pope Paul VI during the 1960s and 70s, highlighting his opposition to birth control and the internal and external backlash he encountered. It also addresses how his papacy's sexual morality mandates intersected with personal scandals and the broader issues of clergy celibacy and sexual abuse within the church.
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