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Americans were concerned about John F. Kennedy's Catholicism because it raised fears about loyalty and the influence of the Vatican on American politics. Many Protestants worried that a Catholic president might prioritize Church doctrine over the U.S. Constitution. This religious bias reflected broader tensions in a predominantly Protestant nation during the 1960 election, prompting Kennedy to address these concerns directly in his campaign speeches. His successful navigation of these issues ultimately helped to mitigate fears about his faith.

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