Daniel Maguire

Professor of Ethics, Marquette University

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Professor of Ethics at Marquette University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution. His recent books include Sacred Rights: The Case for Contraception and Abortion in World Religions (Oxford University Press, 2003).

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Pope Says Condom Use Is Acceptable in 'Single Justified Cases'

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