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I remember the Curia said, thats up to the American bishops, not up to Rome
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"I remember the Curia said, that's up to the American bishops, not up to Rome"

- Hans Kung

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This quote by Hans Kung is describing the Catholic Church's stance on the problem of contraception. In 1968, the Vatican's Curia, or the Pope's advisory body, provided a declaration that the choice on whether or not to allow birth control was up to the American bishops, not up to Rome. This statement was viewed as a significant shift in the Church's position on contraception, as it permitted local bishops to make choices on the matter. This quote by Hans Kung is highlighting the significance of this statement, as it allowed for more autonomy for the American bishops in making decisions on birth control. This declaration was viewed as a major advance in the Church's position on contraception, as it enabled more versatility in the decision-making process. This quote by Hans Kung is stressing the significance of this statement, as it enabled more autonomy for the American bishops in making decisions on birth control.

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Switzerland Flag This quote is written / told by Hans Kung somewhere between March 19, 1928 and today. He/she was a famous Theologian from Switzerland. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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