Letters, Jan. 4, 1954

Symbol of Faith

Sir:

It's always been a mystery to me why Roman Catholics were so warmly devoted to their Holy Father. Your Dec. 14 story on the Pope gives some idea of their reasons. Though a Protestant myself, I cannot understand those who are so eager to attack our Catholic brothers in Christ as though their beliefs were equivalent to the cold, atheistic inhumanism of Marxist philosophy. I say, thank God for the strength of the Catholic Church on our side in the struggle for peace and decency in the world.

SIMON RODD

Manchester, Conn.

Sir:

. . . In a troubled world, His Holiness...

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!