Pope Benedict XVI must deal with several modern issues, such as gay marriage, abortion and birth control. RedEye talked to students at two area Catholic universities and asked them what issues they hope the new pope will address during his papacy.
“It would be nice if he addressed the sexual contraception issue, if he allowed their use, because a lot of Catholics practice despite the church being against it.”
–Peter D’Angelo, 22
Loyola junior
“That he continues to take stances that we respect life in all forms, from capital punishment to life in the womb.”
–Heather MacPhee, 20
Loyola sophomore
“I would say gay marriage.
As of now, a lot of people are against gay marriage, and I hope he’ll say that he approves of it. It shouldn’t be a problem.”
–LaDaisha Bowles, 21
Loyola junior
“Priests being married. I think it’s a huge issue with the sex abuse scandal. It doesn’t make a lot of sense to me why priests can’t marry.”
–Rishi Desai, 20
DePaul junior
“He should try and be more currently cultural, not so traditionally cultural, to pertain to a wider spectrum of people instead of hard-core Catholics.”
–Laural Evan, 20
DePaul sophomore
