Who are the Different Marys in the Gospels?
Question: It seems that Mary was a popular name in the times of the Gospel. Could you guide me through...
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How Do We Interpret the Bible?
Question: Some Evangelicals claim that their churches interpret the Scriptures literally whereas we Catholics don’t (except for the Last Supper)....
Why did Lucifer and the Angels Rebel?
Question: My issue is twofold: Do we need Satan to tempt us when we can create evil all by ourselves?...
What is the Difference between Church, Abbey, Chapel, Cathedral and Basilica?
Question: We all know what a church is, but what is the difference between a church and a cathedral, basilica,...
What is a Catholic Patriarch?
By Günther Simmermacher – Question: The caption to your colourised photo of Pope St John XXIII’s funeral in your “History...
Cremation and the Church
What is the Church’s modern view of cremating the dead, since in the past cremation was considered a pagan practice? Is cremation for the laity only?
Cremation: What’s Allowed, What Isn’t
The Vatican recently issued a document on cremation, outlining what is allowed and what should be avoided. Here are the...
May We Scatter Ashes of Our Loved Ones?
We Catholics can so easily forget that we are a more tightly knit community than we think. The Church asks us to be particularly mindful of this when a loved one dies.
Did Jesus Rise ‘Again’?
By Father Kenneth Doyle – Question: I am confused about a statement which is in both the Apostles’ Creed and the...
