‘Catholics in confusion’

Recent, very public actions by Pope Francis, and his public and seemingly tacit approvals of the Pelosis during their seemingly purposeful visit to Rome, are confusing and discouraging to my spouse and I, who are now “Catholics in Confusion” as a result of the pope’s displays and lack of leadership. Who can say something to us in print or by video that will explain why we should honor the pope when his actions are not appropriate and on display to the world and encouraging contradictions to the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church?

Bill Pavlik
St. Gerard Majella Church, Brooklyn Park

Disappointing coverage

As a practicing Catholic, I was deeply disappointed by your inclusion of Julie Asher’s political piece in the July 14th edition (“Archbishop Lori calls Biden’s abortion order ‘deeply disturbing, tragic’”). Considering the pro-life stance of your publication, readers may reasonably assume you agree with activist Carol Tobias who was quoted, accusing President Biden of thinking that “killing children” is the only way to solve “Americans’ problems.” Surely you would want to avoid any hint of giving legitimacy to such an absurd appeal. Even more disturbing was the author’s haste to cast doubt on the story of a child sexual assault victim, a disgusting irony considering our Church still reels from a sexual abuse crisis and cover-up while striving to be a safe harbor for the most vulnerable. Please be more discriminating in your editorial choices, especially as it relates to aligning yourself with political movements that may not be truly “pro-life” in the broadest sense of Catholic social teaching.

Kyle Harvison
St. Albert the Great, Minneapolis

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