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Category Archives: Other Canonical Questions
What Are the Church’s Current Rules on Indulgences?
Q: While watching live the election of the new Pope, the commentator mentioned that those receiving the Urbi et Orbi blessing could receive a plenary indulgence. My daughter was watching internet “live-streaming,” and my wife and I were watching on TV. My … Continue reading
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What Does the Church Really Say About Cremation?
Q: We would like to spread my husband’s grandparents’ remains and I would like to arrange to have their ashes blessed. Do you have a suggestion for making arrangements? –Kristine A: Very few Catholics today understand what the Church teaches about … Continue reading
Tithing and Excommunication
Q: I am a graduate theology student, and in class we covered the reforms of the Council of Trent. I came across this passage about tithing from Chapter 12 of the Decree on Reformation of Session 25: “The holy synod … Continue reading
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What Does the Church Say About Usury?
Q1: There is no canon in the current Code of Canon Law relating to usury. The 1917 Code contained an explicit provision, canon 1543. What is the Church’s latest position on usury? –David Q2: I am a lay Catholic in need of … Continue reading
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Can a Bishop Expel a Sister from his Diocese?
Q: There’s a battle going on in our diocese, between our bishop and a group of sisters who teach in X school…. Does the bishop have the authority to kick a sister out of the diocese, if her Mother Superior … Continue reading
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