Tag: Question Corner

Q: Can an artificial intelligence program licitly receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders? And regardless, what role do you think AI might be able...

Q: What's going on with the Latin Mass, and why do some priests like to celebrate it while others don't? (Ocean View, Del.) A: It's...

Q: What is the church's position on the treatment of animals? My vegetarian friend believes it is immoral to kill animals even for food....

Q: I have a confession question. I have heard that past sins, either venial or mortal, even after confessing them stay with you somewhat...

Q: In my parish, we have an antique candle holder for the paschal candle. The design on the candle stand looks like it has...

Q: I have a friend who observed that some crucifixes depict the Savior with his eyes open and some depict him with his eyes...

Q: If, indeed, abortion is the church's preeminent issue, then why don't we hear a pro-life petition as part of the Prayer of the...

Q: Did Pope Benedict XVI validly resign even though he did not renounce the munus? (Scottsville, Va.) A: As many of us will recall, on...

Q: My older sister told me that after age 80, you are relieved of the duty to attend Sunday Mass. I didn't believe her...

Q: Now that we are in Lent, most Catholics I know are doing "fish on Fridays" to conform to the fasting and abstinence requirement....