Commonly asked

QUESTIONS

about the Catholic faith.

FAQs ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH

The Catholic faith is not easily understood by many people who lack access to resources and guidance. This is the reason that many people have questions about the faith, particularly since the dawn of the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. This page will contain links to pages that provide good replies to questions commonly asked about the Catholic faith. More and more links will be added over time. Do visit this page regularly! 
ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
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  • Who founded the Catholic Church?  [ 1 ]
  • Is the Catholic Church the true Church?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ] [3]
  • Isn't the Catholic Church just another Christian denomination?  [ 1 ]
  • How does the Catholic Church view non-Catholic Christians?  [ 1 ]
  • Can the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church change?  [ 1 ]
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THE PAPACY
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  • In what way is the Pope the successor of Peter?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]
  • Did Jesus really make Peter the Pope?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]
  • Was Peter really ever in Rome?  [ 1 ]
  • Why should the Pope be accorded supreme and universal authority?  [ 1 ]
  • How can the Pope be infallible?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]
  • Does a Pope's character affect his infallibility?  [ 1 ]
  • How is a Pope Elected?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]
VIRGIN MARY & THE SAINTS
  • Do Catholics worship Mary?  [ 1 ]
  • What do Catholics believe about Mary?  [ 1 ]
  • Why do Catholics pray to the saints who are dead people?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]  [ 3 ]
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SACRED SCRIPTURE & SACRED TRADITION
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  • Isn't the Bible the ultimate source of authority, not the Church?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]  [ 3 ]  [ 4 ]
  • I know what Sacred Scripture is, but what is Sacred Tradition?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]
  • Is there an exhaustive list of teachings in the Church's Sacred Tradition?  [ 1 ]
PRIESTHOOD
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  • Is is really necessary to have priests?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]
  • Why do Catholics call our priests "Father"?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]
  • Why can't women become Catholic priests?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]  [ 3 ]  [ 4 ]
  • Why must Catholic priests be celibate?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]
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CATHOLIC HISTORY
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  • Weren't the Crusades of the Catholic Church very cruel?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]  [ 3 ]
  • Wasn't the Inquisition brutal towards those who disagreed with Catholic teachings?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]  [ 3 ]
  • Didn't the Catholic Church torture Galileo Galilei because of his scientific discovery?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]  [ 3 ]
THE SACRAMENTS
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  • What do sacraments mean to Catholics?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]
  • Are the seven sacraments biblical?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]
  • In the Eucharist, do the bread and wine really become the Body and Blood of Christ?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]  [ 3 ]  [ 4 ]  [ 5 ]
  • Why must we confess our sins to a priest and not to God directly?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]
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SALVATION
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  • Is baptism really necessary for salvation?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]
  • Are Catholics saved?  [ 1 ]  [ 2 ]