[Balding_Eagle]

"cannot be overcome through the distribution of condoms, which even aggravates the problems".

It is a scientific fact that the AIDs virus is so small it can easily move through the wall of a condom.

[Big_Monkey]

"It is a scientific fact that the AIDs virus is so small it can easily move through the wall of a condom."

That is absolute unequivocal rubbish. An animal skin condom perhaps, but absolutely not a latex condom.

As for this Pope, he's certainly no John Paul, but everyone knew that going in. He's effective enough.