Pope Decries Materialism

American Voices

July 22, 2008 | ISSUE 44•30

During a visit to Australia, Pope Benedict XVI spoke out against the "sense of despair" that accompanies material prosperity. What do you think?

Yeah, I remember when I had a job. I was miserable.

David Okupniak
Unemployed
I agree with the pope's remarks about an 'interior emptiness' and a 'sense of despair,' which is why I stopped going to Mass.

Nataile Eis
Air Traffic Controller
Then the pope must be the saddest person in the world.

Kevin Sidorov
Night Watchman

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