What you need to know about the Synodal Path of the Church
In October last year, Pope Francis formally launched the two-year global consultation process leading to the 2023 Synod on Synodality. The process has three main phases: The...
In October last year, Pope Francis formally launched the two-year global consultation process leading to the 2023 Synod on Synodality. The process has three main phases: The...
Christian Living / Christmas / Church / Question & Answer
by CNS · Published January 3, 2022 · Last modified December 14, 2021
By Fr Kenneth Doyle – Question: As Catholics, we know that the Christmas season begins on December 25 — but when does it end? Some say it...
Politics / Question & Answer / Simmermacher / War and Refugees
by Gunther Simmermacher · Published December 29, 2021 · Last modified December 28, 2021
Question: On several occasions, I’ve heard people claiming that almost every war is about religion. I can’t believe that is true, but is religion really the most...
Bible / Church / Church Teaching / Question & Answer
by Michael Shackleton · Published December 11, 2021 · Last modified December 10, 2021
Michael Shackleton – Contrary to some Protestants’ objections, the Bible has never been neglected by the Catholic Church. This is because both the Old Testament and the...
Bible / Church / Question & Answer
by Admin · Published December 6, 2021 · Last modified December 21, 2021
Question: Are we, as Catholics, required to believe that God made the world in six days? Answer: The Catholic Church is not tied to biblical literalism (except...
By Father Kenneth Doyle – Question: I know that there is some leeway as to whether to receive the Eucharist in the mouth or in the hand...
Bible / Church / Jesus / Mary / Question & Answer / Simmermacher
by Gunther Simmermacher · Published November 26, 2021
Question: It seems that Mary was a popular name in the times of the Gospel. Could you guide me through the individual women by that name in...
Church / Question & Answer / Sacramentals / Sacraments / Shackleton
by Michael Shackleton · Published November 19, 2021
Question: What is the difference between sacraments and sacramentals? Answer: The seven sacraments of the Church are liturgical celebrations. They are visible signs and instruments instituted by...
Question: Some Evangelicals claim that their churches interpret the Scriptures literally whereas we Catholics don’t (except for the Last Supper). But how does the Catholic Church actually...
Christian Living / Church / Devil / Question & Answer / Shackleton
by Michael Shackleton · Published October 31, 2021 · Last modified October 30, 2021
Question: My issue is twofold: Do we need Satan to tempt us when we can create evil all by ourselves? And if angels have superior and immediate...
Church / Church History / Question & Answer / Simmermacher
by Gunther Simmermacher · Published October 26, 2021
Question: We all know what a church is, but what is the difference between a church and a cathedral, basilica, abbey or chapel? Answer by Günther Simmermacher:...
Church / Church History / Question & Answer / Simmermacher
by Gunther Simmermacher · Published October 19, 2021 · Last modified October 18, 2021
By Günther Simmermacher – Question: The caption to your colourised photo of Pope St John XXIII’s funeral in your “History in Colour” item (June 2021) refers to...
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