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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?
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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Is God Listening to My Prayers?
Although I keep praying, little happens. What else can I do?
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Does God Change?
God can appear harsh in the Old Testament, compared to the just and merciful God of today. How is this possible?
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