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The Catholic faith
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58 frequently asked questions about the sacraments, Mary, the saints, the Mass, salvation and much more — answered with official sources, no confrontation, no fluff. Search, browse by topic, or submit your own.

Most searched: Why do we venerate images? Where is Mary in the Bible? Is the Pope infallible? Does purgatory exist?

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Do Catholics worship images?

Catholics use images to honor and remember the saints, but worship is reserved for God.

Catechism of the Catholic Church p. 2132
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Do Catholics believe in purgatory?

Yes, Catholics believe in purgatory. Matthew 12 speaks about forgiveness of sins in a future life, implying purgatory.

Prayer for the dead suggests purification after death: 2 Maccabees 12:38-46 The need to "pay the last penny" before leaving: Matthew 5:26 Forgiveness of sins in the "world to come": Matthew 12:32
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Do Catholics believe that the Pope is the Vicar of Christ?

Yes, the Pope is the Vicar of Christ, the supreme leader of the Church, according to the Catechism.

CIC 880 - 887 Matthew 16:18-19 John 21:15-17
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Why do Catholics celebrate the Eucharist?

Yes, Catholics celebrate the Eucharist, which is the center of Christian life. Christ requested: "Do this in memory of me" (Lk 22:19).

CIC 1324 - 1327 Lk 22:19 Mt 26:26-28
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If Matthew 1:25 says Joseph 'did not know' Mary until she gave birth, does that imply they had marital relations after Jesus' birth?

In Matthew 1:25, the word 'until' does not imply a change after Jesus' birth, but only clarifies what happened before that event.

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