In the papal encyclical entitled Humanae Vitae ("Of Human Life"), Pope Paul VI ended the speculation over oral contraceptives and birth control once and for all. He reaffirmed the Church's ...

July 25 marks the 40th anniversary of Pope Paul VI's encyclical on married love and procreation, "Humanae Vitae" (On Human Life) which reaffirmed the church's teaching on the regulation of births.

Homily delivered by Archbishop of Manila Angel Lagdameo, CBCP President, during the Mass to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Encyclical Humanae Vitae, on July 9, 2008, at the Manila Cathedral.