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Category Archives: The Pope
Can a Pope Ever Resign?
Q: I read in a news article that Pope Benedict said he would resign, if he reached the point where he couldn’t physically handle being Pope any longer. Is that even possible? Can a Pope ever resign? —Scott A: It’s … Continue reading
Canon Law and the Pope’s Butler
Q: I understand that the Pope’s butler was arrested and convicted under Vatican civil law, and not under canon law. But didn’t he violate canon law too? I thought it was a crime under canon law to cause harm to … Continue reading
Posted in Crimes and Sanctions, The Pope
Tagged canon law, Catholic, excommunication, Paolo Gabriele, Pope
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When Does the Pope Speak Infallibly?
Q: There was a lecture at our parish and the guest-speaker said something in passing about the Pope making infallible decisions. He claimed that it has only happened twice in history that the Pope has spoken infallibly! Do you know … Continue reading
Posted in The Pope
Tagged canon law, Catholic, infallibility, Pope
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Will the Woman Who Attacked the Pope be Punished?
Q1: I read a Vatican news report that said the woman who knocked the Pope down at Midnight Mass on Christmas will be judged by a Vatican court. What will most likely happen to her? –Andrew Q2: The papers say … Continue reading
Posted in Crimes and Sanctions, The Pope
Tagged canon law, Catholic, excommunicate, excommunication, Pope
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Could the Pope Change the Law to Allow Women Priests?
Q1: Why did Pope John Paul II claim that he can’t allow women to be priests? If he’s the Pope, and has absolute authority, who can prevent him from changing the current rule? –Jennifer Q2: How can it be that … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, Holy Orders, The Pope
Tagged canon law, Catholic, priesthood, women's ordination
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