Mary, I think the world of you, but I am not sure what you are thinking on this one. To even label it as a Nazi salute defies logic. I am a Catholic, and I have never seen anyone do a Nazi salute. Just because something looks similar, doesn't mean that is what it is. Isn't a salute an expression of loyalty to a cause, philosophy, or leader? Because, as a military person, I happen to have saluted the same way as many of my enemies, does that mean we supported the same cause? You should ask the simple question as to what the intent is. If it is simply the ritual act of a blessing, that is how it should be taken.

I have attended Catholic Mass all over this country, and in several others. I have never seen anything that any thinking, rational person could construe as a "Nazi" salute, nor have I heard anyone mouth sentiments that could be in any way construed as giving honor or sympathy to a Nazi point of view.

Mick