Crash Course Catholicism

What is a declaration of nullity, and how is it different from divorce? Can the Catholic church ever dissolve a marriage? What factors would render a marriage null? What does the process of annulment involve?In this episode, we look at the often-misunderstood process of annulment. Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:Matthew 19The Code of Canon Law, 1055 - 1165 Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, "Norms on the preparation of the process for the dissolution of the marriage bond in favour of the faith"Canon Law Made Easy:"What is the Pauline Privilege?""When is a 'Natural Marriage' a Valid Marriage?""Marriage and Annulment""Can a Catholic Ever Get Married in a Non-Catholic Church?""If a Catholic Marries a Non-Christian, How is it a Sacrament?""Catholics in Non-Sacramental Marriages"Ascension Presents, "The Truth About Annulments"Catholic Answers:"The Difference Between Sacramental and Natural Marriage""Why Does the Church Not See Adultery as Grounds for an Annulment?""Can Marriages Between Unbaptized People Be Dissolved By Divorce?""If I Married a Non-Baptized Person in a Civil Wedding, do I Need an Annulment to Remarry?""Why Can Valid Marriages Between Unbaptized People Be Dissolved?""Marriage and Consummation""Why The Church Cannot Marry the Impotent""What are Grounds for Annulment?"Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/

What's the difference between doctrine and dogma? What's an ecumenical council and how is it different from a synod? What's an encyclical, or an apostolic exhortation, or a papal bull?In this episode, we cover terminology that often comes up in Catholic teaching:DoctrineDogmaEcumenical councilSynodApostolic ConstitutionEncyclicalApostolic ExhortationApostolic LetterMoto ProprioPapal BullVatican Holy SeeReferences and further reading/listening/viewing:Pope Francis, Dilexit NosFr Mike Schmitz, Dogma, Doctrine, and Meat on FridaysCatholic EncyclopediaDogmaChristian DoctrineSynodGeneral CouncilsThe VaticanCatholic AnswersCatholic Doctrine vs DogmaThe 21 Ecumenical CouncilsHaving Trouble Accepting a Church Teaching?What is Dogma?What is a Synod?Why Isn't Everything Infallible?The Limits of InfallibilityHaving Trouble Accepting a Church Teaching?Aleteia, What is the difference between a synod and a council?EWTN, Vatican vs Holy See: What's the difference?Papal DocumentsJimmy Akin Non-Infallible TeachingsRatzinger on the CatechismThe CDF. Instruction on the Ecclesial Vocation of the Theologian.Benedict XVI on ordinatio sacerdotalisMatthew Plese, The Types of Papal Documents and Weight of EachDonate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/

Why does the Catholic church have a pope? What does the pope do? Is he always  infallible? Who chooses the pope? What should we do about bad popes?In this episode, we look at how the papacy works. Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:Matthew 16John 21Isaiah 22The Catechism of the Catholic Church, pts. 880-887.Pope Benedict XVI, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, The Primacy of the Successor of Peter in the Mystery of the Church.The Catholic Encyclopedia: The PopePapal ElectionsConclaveAntipopeFelix IIEWTN, What is a ConclaveThe Augustine Institute,What do Catholics Believe about the Pope? | A Catholic Professor AnswersWhy Do Catholics Have a Pope?Catholic Answers,Does God Pick the Pope?When is the Pope Infallible?Why Doesn’t the Pope Do Something about 'Bad" Bishops?Where Does the Bible Say Anything about the Papacy?It’s Not Just the Pope Who’s InfalliblePapal InfallibilityBirth ControlIs Humanae Vitae Infallible Teaching?Suan Sonna, Where is the Papacy in the Old Testament?Jewish Encyclopedia, Binding and LoosingThe Catechism in a Year, Day 123: The PopePope Leo X Exurge Domine: Condeming the Errors of Martin LutherMatt Fradd, Biblical PROOF of the Papacy w/ Dr. Scott Hahn and Cameron BertuzziSt IrenaDonate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/

What does the Catholic church teach about angels? How many angels are there? Can they read our minds or see the future? Can I give my guardian angel a name?In this episode we cover the church's teaching on the angels, and tell some stories of the relationship of the saints to their guardian angels.Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:Vatican I, Dogmatic Constitution Dei Filius on the Catholic FaithFr Mike Schmitz, "How Guardian Angels Actually Work"Ascension, "All About Guardian Angels"Catholic Answers, "What Do Catholics Believe About Angels?""The Science of Angels""Proving that the Saints in Heaven Hear Our Prayers""Childish Guardian Angels""Can the Saints Hear Us?"The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Angels""Fourth Lateran Council""Demoniacal Possession"The Catholic Leader, "Do Angels Know What We're Thinking?"Busted Halo, "How Do the Saints Hear Our Prayers?"The Thomistic Institute, "Angels and Demons"Godsplaining, "What Can Angels Do?"EWTN, "Padre Pio and the Guardian Angels"National Catholic Register, "Postulators Reflect on Humanity of John Paul II, John XXIII"The Catholic Weekly, "Fr John Flader Q&A: The hierarchy of the angels"St. Josemaria Institute, "St. Josemaria and the Guardian Angels"Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/