Catholics and Population: A Defense

Among the many responses to Garry Wills’ article “Catholics and Population” (NR, July 27) was L. Brent Bozell’s “Mater si, Magistra si,” published in this department September 7. In order that our Catholic readers may follow this exchange of views on one of the central issues before the Vatican Council, we extend the debate to allow Mr. Wills’ reply.—Ed.

Mr. Bozell makes three points in answer to my article on “Catholics and Population.”