The "liberating truth" of Blessed Paul VI's encyclical "Humanae Vitae" is as relevant today 50 years after its promulgation, and maybe even more so, said Archbishop of Denver Samuel Aquila in his new pastoral letter, "The Splendor of Love." "The 50th anniversary of 'Humanae Vitae' is an occasion to celebrate the gift of Blessed Paul VI's teaching and an opportunity to renew our commitment to sharing this liberating truth with a world that is increasingly confused about sexuality," Archbishop Aquila wrote. He said he wrote the pastoral "to affirm the great beauty of the church's consistent teaching through the centuries on married love, a love that is so desperately needed today." "Humanae Vitae" ("Of Human Life'') reaffirmed the church's teaching against the use of artificial birth control and contraceptive sterilisation. Promulgated July 25, 1968, the encyclical was Blessed Paul's last.