Many readers who thought health care reform should include universal coverage commented that, as Catholics, they think health care should address their concern for every human life.

Let us pray for Pope Francis, that his vision for our church changes hearts and minds, and for unity, instead of division.

Teenagers and young adults feel more connected to the church when they are rolling up their sleeves and working.

Commitment to denouncing anti-Semitism ought not be extraordinary but must be the common, unsurprising position of all Christians.

I didn’t go to confession at all for at least 25 years, and now I go twice a year and that is plenty for me.

“Let's understand: Religious discrimination can also mean using one's own religion to discriminate against others.”

While capitalism “lifts all boats,” there are some “boats in the water” who do not participate or benefit in the capitalist enterprise. To whom does the surplus created by capitalism belong?

Now that Mr. Trump is in office, we decided to ask our readers two questions about the United States with this language in mind: Is America great? And if so, what makes America great?

"I am so pleased to see these efforts to address this very sad phenomenon of Islamophobia. Diversity makes us richer and stronger together."

In some ways, the poll responses reflect the divisions in the country that led to President Trump’s election.