Can a Bishop Ordain Married Men?

“Can a bishop ordain married men to the priesthood without the pope’s approval?” This question opens a discussion that also touches on whether Catholics and Muslims worship the same God, the appropriateness of performing marriages outside of church buildings, and the implications of changes in Mass prayers.

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Questions Covered:

• 02:00 - Does a bishop have the authority to ordain married men to the priesthood without the popes approval?
• 11:20 - What do Catholics say about Muslims and Catholics worshipping the same God?
• 16:35 - Is a priest allowed to perform a marriage outside of a church building?
• 20:05 - Why did they drop the word “One” from the closing prayer at Mass?
• 24:05 - Our parish is adding an extra song after the consecration, and another one during the cleaning of the vessels. Is this proper?
• 33:15 - I’m an evangelical Protestant and I’m getting curious about Catholicism. How do I go about this without falling into error?
• 48:20 - What is the difference between the Anglican and Catholic views of the Eucharist? Is it efficacious to receive communion at a non-Catholic Church?