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Why Closed Communion?
I am in the process of becoming a Catholic but am having difficulty accepting closed Communion.
Does Pope Francis Believe in Hell?
During a recent interview, Pope Francis raised the possibility that no one is in hell. Really? If so, doesn’t that mean, “Anything goes”? In his January 20 “Letter from Rome” for La Croix International’s e-newsletter, Robert Mickens wrote that the ...
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Is Egg Donation Morally Acceptable?
A family member is giving her frozen eggs to women who can’t conceive. If we are to preserve human life in all its forms, shouldn’t these eggs be given a chance to live?
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What Follows the October 2023 Synod?
What happens after this four-week meeting during which many diverse viewpoints have been expressed? How will the process work? Will the results wind up in a binder gathering dust?
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What If a Pope Becomes Comatose?
When I heard that Pope Francis was undergoing surgery requiring general anesthesia, I wondered who would be in charge of the Church while he was incapacitated.
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Can This Child be Baptized?
My daughter and her boyfriend are not married but would like their newborn to be baptized in the Catholic Church.
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What Will the October 2023 Synod Discuss?
Pope Francis has called for a synod to be held in Rome, starting in October 2023 with another session in October 2024.
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