In the Catholic Church, we follow this particular hierarchy: The Pope has the highest rank and the leader of the Catholic Church, followed by the cardinals, then we have the bishops, followed by the priests, and then finally, the deacons. The priest’s and deacon’s role may be a puzzle for some, but it’s not that […]| About Catholics
Limbo is a theory developed by Medieval theologians as the place where unbaptized persons go when they die. Limbo is not an official doctrine of the Catholic Church, but it has not been officially rejected by the Church. Contents show 1. History of the Theory of Limbo 2. The Theological Problems with Limbo 3. The […]| About Catholics
What happens to children of an annulled marriage is something that needs to be worked out between the two parents and the courts. Contents show 1. What is an Annulment? 2. What About Children from an Annulled Marriage? 3. Annulment’s Effect on Children’s Legitimacy 4. Related Catholic Articles What is an Annulment? An annulment is […]| About Catholics
“You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.” As written in the Ten Commandments, there is huge importance on the way we should use God’s name. Crying out the name of Jesus Christ as profanity when one is mad seems to be a popular expression; however, it is a problem […]| About Catholics
Marriage today faces a number of threats. Divorce, redefinition, and infidelity undermine the status and special importance of marriage in a society. Contents show 1. Divorce 2. Homosexual Unions 3. Infidelity 4. Related Catholic Articles Divorce Divorce threatens marriage by destroying the permanency of marriage. Marriage, as defined by the Catholic Church, is a life-long […]| About Catholics
One thing that many people find difficult to understand about the Catholic Church is the Church’s emphasis on Mary. Why would we say “Hail Mary” and pray the Rosary when we could be talking to Jesus? Doesn’t that go against the meaning of the Gospels, where we learn that we must love Jesus above all else? […]| About Catholics