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The Why’s of Catholic Belief

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Questions Covered:

  • 08:45 - How did the Church come up with the idea that Mary was conceived without sin?
  • 17:39 - Why does the pope only speak ex cathedra on morals? What exactly is ex cathedra?
  • 29:32 - My friend passed away and left her kids behind. Why would God allow that?
  • 37:29 - Why do we celebrate Easter when we do? Did we replace Passover with Easter to follow a pagan holiday?
  • 44:07 - How many times has ex cathedra been used? And why?
  • 47:48 - Is organ donation licit as a Catholic? Why or Why not?
  • 50:41 - What does the Church teach about creationism and evolution? What are the boundaries and why?
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