There is no rule against Roman Catholics keeping or honoring the presence of icons or a norm restricting them to Eastern Christians. The use of images has long been permitted by the Church as a ...
The word scapular comes from the Latin word scapula, meaning “shoulder.” Many religious wear larger, tunic-like scapulars as part of their habit, in different colors depending on the order, and smaller versions worn by lay ...
In this week's column, Monsignor Pope answers the question, Are Catholics required to believe in global warming?
Question: In John 7:8, Jesus tells his disciples that he will not go to Jerusalem for the feast of Tabernacles. Then, in John 7:10, he does go up for the feast. It seems like he ...
Wearing the brown scapular carries blessings that may not be misconstrued into superstitions
Question: What does the Church believe about extraterrestrials? — Elena Dixon, Arlington, Virginia Answer: The Church has no direct teaching on this matter. As such, Catholics are free to speculate. But by using Catholic and ...
In the mystery of transubstantiation, young children may have better faith than adults
Question: I am having a disagreement with a friend. She says masturbation is a mortal sin. I say it is not. Who is right? — Name, location withheld Answer: When we speak of a sin ...
The way the Jesus’ burial linens are described in John’s Gospel is key to understanding the Resurrection
Married couple practice the virtue of chastity when they are exclusively devoted to one another and open to life
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