How are the many non-denominational churches viewed by the Catholic Church? Monsignor Charles Pope explains that the Church regards these communities in much the same way as any other non-Catholic but Christian denominations. They are ...
A reader asks why the readings for Mass in Canadian dioceses use different translations than those in the United States. Monsignor Charles Pope explains that the dioceses of Canada use the New Revised Standard Version, ...
When questioning the perpetual virginity of Mary, many critics point to passages of Scripture that name James the Apostles as Christ’s brother. There was no word in Hebrew of Aramaic for cousin, so the term ...
A reader says: “I feel uneasy at Mass when I hear the priest saying, ‘Pray, brethren, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.’” I think of Protestants who say ...
In the most recent column of Pastoral Answers, a reader asks, “Why has God allowed mankind to continue since Adam in spite of the evil that has prevailed. For that matter, why did God create ...
A reader asks, “Can a bishop compel congregants to wear face masks to be admitted to church?” Monsignor Charles Pope answers that compel is too strong a word, but a bishop can request that congregants ...
A reader asks if an exorcism must be performed prior to a consecration, such as the recent U.S. consecration of the nation by the bishops to Mary. Monsignor Charles Pope explains that there are no ...
A reader asks why Saint John Capistrano is a saint if he is known for preaching “against the Jews” and inciting anti-Semitic violence. Monsignor Charles Pope explains that when we look back at history, every ...
A reader asks how they could best explain the soul to a non-believer. Monsignor Charles Pope explains that it is important to start with proper definitions. The “soul” is the animating principle of a living ...
A reader asks, “Why do we call the mysteries of the Rosary ‘mysteries?’ What is mysterious about the Presentation in the Temple, or the Descent of the Holy Spirit, or The Scourging at the Pillar, ...
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How does the Church view the many nondenominational churches?
