Question: Two similar inquiries have arrived. Many people say the following: ‘Why doesn’t the Vatican sell all its riches in buildings and works of art to feed the poor?’ What is the answer to this popular accusation? Thank you. How can one respond with full foundation and certainty to comments
Question Where does the Bible state that Mary was taken up to heaven or that she was conceived without original sin and the other Catholic dogmas? Answer As I have repeatedly stated, we Catholics maintain, with foundation, that there are two sources of Revelation: the written and oral Word
Question: I transcribe the criticism of a reader who accuses me of having no mercy in the answers of “Catholic Q&A”: What a pity that that you have reached so many people with your words who were looking for closeness, compassion, love and not condemning words (Jesus never did). Do
Question: Dear Father, I think my problem is that of many Catholics, I find it hard to believe in priests. I have had many bad experiences meeting priests unworthy of their mission, who have little concern for the faithful, who are preoccupied with their own interests, or who are simply
Question: Does there exist Catholic regulation or formality or a type of biblical reference that obligates priests to perform blessings with their right hand, or is it indistinct if they can perform it with both hands? Is the significance the same? Answer: The hand, which among the parts of the
Question: First, I cordially greet you from Guadalajara Mexico. Blessed be God, I found this page that deals with topics that every Catholic should know. For my part, I would like to know the difference between ‘salvation and redemption.’ I would be grateful if you could resolve this doubt for
Question: A friend asked me, “How do you explain the statement that ‘(Jesus) is seated corporally at the right hand of the Father?’ In this case, who is seated to the left? Answer: The text to which you make reference is repeatedly taught in Sacred Scripture: “The Lord Jesus, after he
Question: Is it true that Catholics worship images? Answer: “Catholics worship statues!” Even though this claim is ridiculous, people continue making this accusation. They say that because Catholics have statues in their churches and pray in front of them, they are violating the commandment of God: “You shall not make
Question: I would like to know if it is an obligation to attend Mass when you are on a trip in a county whose principal or official religion is not Catholicism making it very difficult to find a Catholic Church to attend. And also if it would be necessary to
Question: When you arrive late to Mass, do you commit a sin? Answer: The precept of the Church concerning the Mass says: “The first precept: You shall attend the entire Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation.” (Catechism n. 2042). “The entire Mass” indicates physical presence and attention. This
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