What Is the Role of Popes in Approving Ecumenical Councils?

“What Is the Role of Popes in Approving Ecumenical Councils?” In this episode, guest apologist Alex Jurado from Voice of Reason addresses the necessity of papal approval for early councils, explores how Jesus grew in knowledge, and discusses the connection between Mary’s Assumption and 1 Cor. 15:55.

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Questions Covered:

• 08:59 - How did Jesus grow in knowledge? And did he have knowledge of his passion from a young age?
• 14:30 - What’s the necessity for popes to convene and approve ecumenical councils particularly the earliest councils of the Church?
• 17:46 - Is there a connection between Mary’s Assumption and 1 Cor. 15:55?
• 21:52 - Why did the person who touched the ark dropped dead but people who stole it didn’t. Why is that?
• 24:24 - Is it ok for a priest to consecrate a large amount of hosts and give them to a homebound person?
• 30:31 - Has Pope Leo expressed any opinion on Same sex unions?
• 32:10 - How would you explain to children deep theological questions?
• 43:40 - How many of the 10 commandments would exist today if there weren’t any religions?
• 48:48 - Why do Protestants have a different canon of scripture?
• 52:09 - If Jesus descended into hell to retrieve souls to enter heaven, does that mean those souls were suffering?