] Spain's Conference of Catholic Bishops appeared close to
] a confrontation with the Vatican over birth control on
] Wednesday, but averted a dispute later in the day by
] backing away from the spokesman whose public comments on
] condoms had ignited the speculation.

I find the Catholic church less objectionable than fundies
(christian or otherwise) ... but this is one point that they
really need reform.

Bishops' Aide in Spain Sets Off Talk of Dissent Over Birth Control