Ask a Franciscan

Why do Catholics venerate stigmatics? Why have they been canonized?

To whom do bishops and dioceses report their activities? To archbishops? To cardinals? To the pope?

Does the Catholic Church agree with geologists about the age of the earth? Why would God create dinosaurs, have them roam the earth for millions of years and then create human beings?

Why doesn’t Acts of the Apostles say anything about St. Peter’s time in Rome? It covers a period of time up to the time he is said to have died.

If someone actually suffers from caring about animals and their plight in the world, does this do any good?

What can I do about those who do not go to Confession? They’re active in Church. They’re adults and married more than 25 years. I’m puzzled. My son-in-law’s parents may not go either.