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CATHOLIC CHURCH NEEDS STRENGTH, NOT COMPROMISE Reading about the turmoil in the Vatican (“After Francis, the Next Pope,” April) made one thing clear — Pope Francis’ departure from apostolic tradition has weakened the church, not strengthened it. Faithful Catholics don’t want a leader who bends to political and cultural trends; they want a shepherd who will uphold the teachings that have guided the church for centuries. The next pope must restore moral clarity and resist the progressive drift that has alienated lifelong Catholics. Compromise has not filled the pews — it has emptied them. The church’s strength has always been in its convictions, not in chasing the approval of secular elites.
michael harrington Cincinnati, Ohio
For too long, the Catholic Church has tried to appease the modern world rather than stand firm in its teachings. Pope Francis weakened the church with his compromises. It’s time for a return to true Catholic values. The church was built on conviction, not concession. james o’connor Boston, Mass.
The Catholic Church is not “in crisis,” but is undergoing a normal transitory period; this puts things in proper and reasoned perspectives. Recall, other popes have died, followed by a conclave’s appointment of a successor. Pope Francis has rightfully recognized that our world is in constant change. Thus, the church must move along with such transitions, or it will cease to exist. Pope Francis is not interested in abandoning Catholicism any more than devout Catholics are. He’s trying to ensure the church survives for a very long time. May his ultimate successor possess the same wisdom. paul suocaco Sacramento, Calif.
It’s time for Pope Francis to go. No church survives intact by toying with its core foundational values. Christianity is replete with examples — in its denominations which have split (schisms) or have faded out altogether. For a long time, Pope
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Francis has not only skirted around modernity, but he has also tried to awaken the sleeping bear that is the havoc progressive modernism would wreak upon the church. Please let’s appoint a new pope who honors the benevolent legacy of Catholicism and all it stands for.
don fumansco Buffalo, N.Y.
TRUMP DOCTRINE Donald Trump’s leadership in foreign affairs proves why he’s the right man for the job (“Trump’s No-Nonsense Diplomacy Works,” April). His handling of Ukraine and his stance on China shows the world that America will no longer be pushed around. Under Biden, we had weakness. Under Trump, we have results. The world takes us seriously again. Strength matters, and Trump is showing how it’s done.
jonathan miles Dallas, Texas
CHINA LAND GRAB It’s insane that we’ve allowed China to buy up huge swaths of farmland, especially near our military bases (“Concerns as China Buys More Farmland in U.S.,” April). This is a national security risk, plain and simple. No other country would allow this — why should we?
robert sheldon Sioux Falls, S.D.
REWARDING FAILURE How many more close calls do we need before Washington finally modernizes our air traffic control system (“Fear of Flying,” April)? The FAA has been a disaster for years, and yet instead of fixing the problem, bureaucrats are more concerned with woke hiring quotas than making sure passengers are safe.
stephanie caldwell Atlanta, Ga.
LGBTQ+ EXPLODES The numbers don’t lie — there’s a massive cultural shift happening, and not for the better (“Over 20% of Gen Z Say They’re LGBTQ+,” April). Are we seeing genuine change, or just social engineering? Between media influence, public school indoctrination, and the constant pressure to be “different,” it’s no wonder these numbers are skyrocketing. Let’s stop pretending this is all organic.
daniel harper Phoenix, Ariz.
BLUE STATES BLEED It’s about time states followed Trump’s lead in cutting government waste and getting spending under control (“Magic Moment for Fiscal Conservatives,” April). States like Florida and Texas are thriving because they prioritize efficiency, while places like California and
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