In 1953, a young Australian doctor named John Billings began working with a Catholic priest to help couples to live an authentic approach to family planning. No natural method of birth control was reliable enough, leaving many couples at a crossroad.<\/p>\n
After years of research, John Billings and his wife developed one of the most effective methods in the world with an efficiency of almost 98 percent.<\/p>\n
ANGELO FRANCESCO FILARDO
\nGynecologist
\n'He's a doctor who has spoken of God without naming him. That is, speaking about anatomy and physiology, he has been able to see the wonder and beauty of Creation.'<\/p>\n
It was a discovery that completely respected the teachings of Paul VI's encyclical, Humanae Vitae, one of the papal reference documents on sexuality.<\/p>\n
For their studies on life and family, the necessary documentation is being collected in order to start the couple's beatification process.<\/p>\n
ANGELO FRANCESCO FILARDO
\nGynecologist
\n'They are truly saints because they have spent their entire lives traveling the world to communicate this beauty, this wonder.\u00e2?\u009d<\/p>\n
They traveled for half a century to places like Africa, China, Central America, Brazil and Pakistan, speaking about this method that was accessible, affordable, and risk-free for women.<\/p>\n
The Billings even came to India, where they worked with Mother Teresa of Calcutta. In the 80's, when the government imposed a sterilization and abortion program, Mother Teresa asked them to teach the method to the sisters so they could explain it to the poor and prevent abusive government practices.<\/p>\n
John died in 2007, and his wife, Evelyn, in 2013. They were personal friends of three popes and throughout their lifetime, they received widespread recognition across the world.<\/p>\n
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