May 9, 2020

A historical photograph shows Adolf Hitler, center, greeting an officer in the French village of Compiegne June 22, 1940, after France surrendered to Nazi Germany. Germany's Catholic bishops marked the upcoming 75th anniversary of the end of World War II by issuing a statement criticizing the behavior of their predecessors under the Nazis. (CNS photo/Patrick Kovacs, Reuters)

Were Any Catholic Nazis Excommunicated?

How many high-ranking Catholic Nazis were excommunicated for their crimes against the innocent?

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College of Cardinals

When and how did the College of Cardinals come into existence? How long has this group been responsible for electing the pope?
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Did Mary Vow Virginity Before the Annunciation?

I have been under the impression that Mary, the mother of Jesus, made a vow of virginity even before the Annunciation. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says nothing about this.
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Books Not in Protestant Bible

I have heard that there are seven Old Testament books that are not found in Protestant Bibles. The Second Book of Maccabees is the only one that I can name. What are the other six?
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Where Is It in the Bible?

I have heard people say that the quote “The Lord only helps those who help themselves” appears in the Bible, but they can never give a reference. Is this quote in the Bible? If so, where?
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Did An All-good God Create Evil?

Evil: How did it begin? What is its root cause? Is the devil absolute? If so, how could absolute evil come from God, who is absolute good?
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Flowers During Lent?

Years ago, it was not permitted to have flowers in the sanctuary during Lent. Is that still the case? Where is this issue addressed?
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