The Linacre Quarterly, 79(4), 389-392, 2012
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Linacre Quarterly history, rhythm method NFP history, Catholic Church family planning, Popes Pius XI through Francis, natural family planning evolution, Humanae Vitae contraception, calendar rhythm method, Catholic moral theology fertility, ovulation method history, Casti Connubii family planning
PMID 30082984 30082984 DOI 10.1179/002436312804827091 10.1179/002436312804827091
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Fehring, R. J., & Yeung, P. (2012). The Linacre Quarterly, Rhythm, NFP, and Human Fertility from Popes Pius XI through Benedict XVI. The Linacre Quarterly, 79(4), 389-392. https://doi.org/10.1179/002436312804827091
Fehring RJ, Yeung P. The Linacre Quarterly, Rhythm, NFP, and Human Fertility from Popes Pius XI through Benedict XVI. Linacre Q. 2012;79(4):389-392. doi:10.1179/002436312804827091
Fehring, R. J., and P. Yeung. "The Linacre Quarterly, Rhythm, NFP, and Human Fertility from Popes Pius XI through Benedict XVI." The Linacre Quarterly, vol. 79, no. 4, 2012, pp. 389-392.
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