Who Forgives Sins: God or Priest?
Question: A social media post by a priest stated that one of a priest’s functions is to forgive sins. I...
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When did Mary and Joseph Get Married?
Question: Your Saint of the Month article on St Joseph (March 2023) states: “Joseph and Mary are not yet married...
Does the Church still Ban Books?
Question: The Catholic Church used to publish an index of forbidden books, but that seems to have faded away. Does...
What are the Duties of a Godparent?
Question: Exactly what duties do godparents have towards their godchildren nowadays? Answer: Imagine you are a second-century Christian and a...
My Flat is Haunted: Call the Exorcist?
Question: I believe our flat’s ceiling is spooked. We hear inexplicable footsteps, cupboard doors sounding like they are being opened,...
May Feeding Tubes Be Pulled If I’m Brain-Dead?
Question: The Catholic Church strictly forbids euthanasia, that is, the intentional ending of a life at the request of a...
Can Anyone Become a Cardinal?
Question: I wonder if you could settle a dispute. A friend, also a Catholic, claims that any baptised Catholic can...
The Language of the Heart
Stephen Clarke, Manila, Philippines – A few years ago my dad surprised me with a story I had not heard....
Is There a Dress Code for Mass?
Especially during the summer months, people come to church looking like they are going to the beach and women are baring their shoulders. Isn’t there some kind of official dress code for Mass in the Church?
