Our readers offered a variety of perspectives on Pope Benedict XVI and his ministry after the publication of America’s articles on his life and passing.
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Is the Latin Mass more reverent? Our readers respond.
Responses to Kerry Weber’s “Stop saying the Latin Mass is more reverent” were varied, with strong feelings on both sides. These are a selection of reader reactions.
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Why America magazine’s ‘People of God’ documentary has hit home for viewers
In October, America Media released a groundbreaking documentary meant to deepen the ongoing conversation about the Catholic Church in the United States.
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Did Biden’s speech on MAGA Republicans fail?
While welcoming Mr. Biden’s message, Matt Malone, S.J., argued that it did little to sway Americans who voted for Donald Trump in 2020. Here are readers’ responses.
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Our readers: Do rape and incest justify abortion?
Our readers respond to a Teresa Collett’s essay on the morality of abortion in cases of rape and incest.
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Can school vouchers help Catholic schools fulfill their mission? Our readers weigh in.
Readers respond to our September editorial, “Catholic Education on the Margins,” on school voucher programs.
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Will Pope Francis’ synod change the church? Our readers weigh in.
Bishop Robert W. McElroy of San Diego asked in the July/August issue of America whether synodality could “become a deeper element of Catholic life in the United States?” Our readers had a lot to say.
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Your Take: The abortion debate continues
Many readers disagreed with the position of the editorial board of America magazine after it voiced its support for the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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Is there a better way to pray the Our Father? Our readers weigh in.
Readers respond with their own thoughts about tailoring the prayer that Jesus taught us.
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Why women can lead the church
Readers respond to story about the future of women in the church in light of a new constitution for the Roman Curia.