Catholic Answers Live

“Can the Pope become an antipope?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of papal authority and the implications of heretical statements. Additionally, the episode addresses why Pope Leo can’t grant permission regarding a new bishop, the historical context of how bishops became popes, and the origins of conclaves.

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Questions Covered:

04:58 – Why can’t Pope Leo grant permission about the new Bishop?

17:07 – I have heard that if the Pope made a heretical statement, he would become an anti-pope. Is this true and could it happen?

21:35 – Do you have an opinion on Pope Leo visiting the US?

29:30 – How did the Bishops of Peter’s time become Pope? Give him the Peter and the Eucharist books

40:50 – How did conclaves come to be?

45:06 – When do you think the Didache was likely written? Any one of Joe’s books…

49:47 – What is the difference between the Papacy and the Orthodox Patriarch?

51:53 – When do we know the Pope is speaking Ex Cathedra and how many times has he?

54:00 – What is the tradition behind the headgear of pope and cardinals?

“How can I help a Protestant friend?” This question opens a discussion on addressing concerns about the papacy and its history, including the boundaries on questioning the Pope’s comments and the implications of Jesus’ statement about the gates of Hades. Other topics include the workings of assent with the Magisterium and the nature of infallible teachings.

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Questions Covered:

12:45 – Where are the boundaries on questioning the comments of the Pope?

22:26 – What does Jesus mean when he says “the gate of Hades” won’t prevail. Can these be lies?

33:22 – How can I help a Protestant friend whose greatest hurdle is papacy history and scandals?

40:42 – How does assent work with the Magisterium?

49:16 – Is there a list of the Infallible teachings?

“What are the limits of Church authority?” This question opens a discussion on the role and boundaries of ecclesiastical power, while also addressing related topics such as the authority of the Bible versus Church tradition and the implications of using AI in homilies. Other questions touch on the origins of purgatory and the complexities of religious freedom in a diverse society.

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Questions Covered:

04:59 – What would be a good response to a Protestant asking why the Bible isn’t the final authority?

12:27 – Pope Leo said priests should not use AI to prepare homilies. Would the pope have authority to limit or govern the Church’s use of AI in the future?

19:17 – A Protestant might say that when the early church first started calling itself Catholic, that was really a “small c” kind of Catholic. It wasn’t really the Church united under a bishop of Rome. How do we respond to that?

23:25 – Where do we get the idea of purgatory?

30:36 – I am autistic. Are we able to use AI to study the scriptures?

36:39 – Why do we believe in religious freedom? It seems like that gives other religions a kind of tactical advantage? Why not just have the government say that everyone should be Christian?

42:01 – A priest told me questioning the authority of the Church is blasphemy. Is that really true? If that’s the case then how would you guys be able to have this discussion right now without blaspheming?

47:51 – Can you explain what’s going on with the SSPX right now? If the pope is the authority I don’t see why these bishops are disobeying him.

“What did daily life look like for the Holy Family?” This question opens a discussion about the domestic life of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, touching on their cultural practices, including cleanliness in Jewish tradition. Other topics include the identity of the “brothers of Jesus,” and insights into St. Joseph’s life and burial.

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Questions Covered:

02:00 – What Did Daily Life Look Like for the Holy Family?

22:50 – Were the “brothers of Jesus” children from Joseph but not Mary?

29:37 – I think I might disagree with you statement that the Holy Family would have been dirty. That Jewish culture was very concerned with being clean.

33:20 – How does the Bible describe St. Joseph?

37:33 – Where is St. Joseph buried?

41:49 – Was Joseph old or young when He married Mary?

47:43 – What is the earliest attestation of the assumption of St. Joseph ?

“How can we cooperate with the grace of Lent to work on healing our relationships?” This question opens a discussion on the importance of reconciliation during this sacred season. Additional topics include navigating family dynamics with a 22-year-old son who struggles with respect and addressing the challenges of processing grief amid loss.

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Questions Covered:

01:30 – How can we cooperate with the grace of Lent to work on healing our relationships?

18:15 – My 22-yr old son lives with us but does not respect the family dynamic?

30:33 – I’ve asked my 22-yr old son who is dealing with alcohol issues to leave our home and he refuses to?

43:21 – How can I process grief; I’m in a season experiencing a lot of death of friends?