The Vatican opposes abortion and artificial contraception. It has come under heavy criticism for its opposition to condoms as a way of fighting HIV, particularly in hard-hit Africa.

• 梵蒂冈反对堕胎和人工避孕。由于反对使用安全套作为防治爱滋病毒的方法，梵蒂冈已受到严厉批评，特别是在重灾区非洲。