Mr Norcross demonstrates thepathetic ignorance and ill informed bigotry of anti-Catholics.
No one knows exactly how many Jews were hidden and saved by the Church, but according to "Three Popes and the Jews" by Jewish historian Emilio Pinchas Lapide, then consul general in Milan, "the Holy See, the nuncios, and the Catholic Church saved between 740,000 and 850,000 Jews from certain death."

It is estimated that more than 80% of the Jews in Italy escaped the Nazi genocide. In Rome alone, the Jewish community has certified that the Church saved 4,447 Jews from the Holocaust.

Norine McCarthy, Chicago, USA

We will all answer for our actions before our Maker. Remember the Church is made up of humans and we are all not perfect. Just because we are not perfect does not make what and how we were told to behave was incorrect. Madonna is lost, yes and so are most of us. Lets pray for each other shall we?

Ed Cabanas, Ellisville, USA

I find it somewhat ironic that a Catholic philosopher states that she is " in flight from reality ".

Tom Hall, Bangor, North Wales

If madonna has to answer for her sacreligious actions, what will the catholic leaderiship say to God about their involvement in WWI and WWII, weak or no punishments for molestations, use of images and idols, and a history of not teaching their followers how to read and understand the Bible?

tony, norcross, usa

She might be enjoying her time on earth, she must not forget she has to come before the Lord to answer for her sacrilegeous actions . She should no longer consider herself a Catholic since she follows the Kabbalah religion. Why did she visit the Church ?To ask for forgiveness? Amy

Amy, Toronto, Canada

Why would anyone be shocked by this latest pathetic publicity stunt by an ageing pop diva on the demise? You can only feel sorry for her.

Eva, Zürich, Switzerland

Tony Blair did the same: waged a mad war costing hundreds of thousands of lives, then 'poped' - to try to gain 'absolution' for all the blood he shed? all very 'post modern' and contradictory and tacky

Janice, Witney, UK

Madonna, after turning fifty seems to have gained wisdom and strength to exhibit her faith towards the church..though it is paradoxical to devote "Like a virgin" to the Pope, and yet expecting"Papa don't preach".Being a celeb, anything you do is played for the gallery,gaining popularity for her tour

Sandy, New Delhi, India

In this world of globalisation, we need to catch up with the marketing techniques, to sell your albums. In her last album, Madonna adorned an "OM" T-shirt with a "bindi",a vermillion beauty spot showing traditional Indian culture.How about her album,Like a prayer" showing blasphemy,burning crosses.

sanjeev dheer, New Delhi, India

This woman switches religions as quickly as her costumes.
It comes across as completely shallow.

LJ Jackson, Reading, England

What a sad, sad, desperate woman Madonna is. I certainly hope the Pope rises above such a disgusting display for *Attention* and makes no comment. I wouldn't give her the satisfaction of even acknowledging such hideous actions.

Rachel Krown, Crown Point, USA

When she insults the Pope, Catholicism, and Christianity in general by her lewedness, and ill remarks, she insults not only the Son of God- Jesus- but her own deceased Catholic mother and relatives. She shows no respect for people of faith. It's so sad.

Carol, Babylon, USA

Hopefully, the Pope and the Vatican will have the self restraint to just let this one go and not comment on it.

Dan, Fairhope, USA

Time for grandma Ciccone to hang up the microphone and give it a rest. I feel sorry for the old woman with nothing better to do than insult truly holy men. She did the same to Pope John Paul on Saturday Night Live several years ago.

Such a great role model for her children........Duh.

Bruce Froehlich, Los Angeles,

As you can see, it's easy to get the newspapers to talk about you, even if the music isn't great.

Andrea, Palermo, Italy

As a Roman Catholic, i will keep Madonna in my prayers.

Mel Kesser, North Huntingdon, USA