MADE IT CLEAR

"She has made it very clear she will not purchase contraceptives, she will not promote any other method except what the Church approves and she has very strong links with the most conservative elements of the Church," said Alberto Romualdez, a former health secretary.

Famine and War are of course population control mechanisms too , albeit harsh ,

But perhaps the Vatican will rather make up any shortfalls in food to their adherents from their huge resources and wealth and demonstrate the sustainability of their beliefs