Catholic Answers Live

“Why do Catholics have a Pope?” This question opens a discussion on the role of the papacy in the Catholic Church, alongside inquiries about the participation in receiving the blood of Christ at Mass and the certainty of a saint’s canonization. The episode also touches on the differences between Protestant and Catholic views of original sin, providing a well-rounded exploration of key Catholic beliefs. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 05:09 – Why do folks not participate in receiving the blood of Christ from the chalice at Mass? 15:30 – Is the Catholic Faith a religion of prayer and faith building? 22:59 – How can the Catholic Church be certain that a saint is in Heaven when they are canonized? 28:55 – How can I explain to my Orthodox friend that the Filoque is an item of separation and why is it that he can receive communion in the Catholic Church? 39:21