Jenna Marie Cooper J.C.L., OSV News

Q: Why is Mary's perpetual virginity so important to us Catholics? I've had discussions with my Protestant friends about this, and while they believe...

Q: A Catholic Church near me is named after a certain saint, but has "protomartyr" after the name. What does this term mean? (Indiana) A:...

Q: If the church's new year begins on the first Sunday of Advent, then why is the secular New Year's Day (Jan. 1) a...

Q: I heard that the Vatican recently decided against having women deacons for now, but that they will revisit the question at a later...

This week's question if from the Question Corner archives. Q: I'm curious as to the appropriate practice of saying the St. Michael prayer either before...

Q: My favorite Advent hymn is "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel." I'm used to singing it all through Advent, but the new choir director...

Q: My dad gives up chocolate every year for both Lent and Advent. I always tell him that this is weird and that we're...

Q: Is it a sin if someone calls Mary "co-redemptrix?" Should I stop following them on social media? (Louisiana) A: I'm assuming your question is...

Q: In my rosary group, I suggested we pray for all those experiencing feelings of hopelessness. My friend said that since it's the month...

Q: From what I learned in history class, indulgences caused major issues for the church in the 16th century and was one of the...