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On this episode of the podcast, Jeanette Rodriguez talks about whether Catholics are obliged to believe in Marian apparitions and why they are so popular.

While we should embrace high-profile converts with love, we should also make sure their faith is tried and tested like everyone else.

On this episode of the podcast, Kathleen Manning talks about the concept of indulgences and what Catholics believe today.

On this episode of the podcast, Angela Zautcke talks about the communal life and values of the early church.

On this episode of the podcast, Heidi Schlumpf talks about the origins and accuracy of the popular belief that Mary Magdalene was a sex worker.

On this episode of the podcast, Jessica Mesman discusses the ancient practice of venerating relics and some of the controversial history around it.

On this episode of the podcast, pastor and educator Kenneth McIntosh discusses the origins of the Christmas celebration.

In this episode of the podcast, Alice Camille discusses the scripture passages about Jesus' siblings and how they relate to the Catholic doctrine of Mary's perpetual virginity.

Letters to the editor: NCR readers respond to a commentary by NCR contributing writer Rebecca Bratten Weiss about the Catholic Church's gender ideology and natural law.

They say that Catholic leaders should expand their concept of 'pro-life' by supporting broad policies that set up safety nets for unwed mothers and low-income families.