Catholic Answers Live - Why Don't You Think Catholicism Makes Sense?

 Questions Covered:

01:37 - Since the penalty for original sin was death and Mary was conceived without original sin, why did she face death? I know in some teachings we hear that she died. 

06:07 - My family and I are on our journey to the Church; this is one of the final obstacles. Did she have to be immaculately conceived? I don’t see it as necessary. 

13:12 - Who is the pope accountable? I know God but when he errs what are the steps to hold him accountable 

21:10 - If a person loves God with all his heart and soul and loves his neighbor as himself, does he have everything he needs to be saved? 

28:36 - I’m Catholic and try to pray the rosary daily, is praying the rosary daily a necessity? 

33:32 - What makes sacramentals special and writing 20+C+M+B+22 on your door? It sounds superstitious. 

43:30 - Why choose the Catholic Church over other churches who have apostolic succession? 

48:14 - Why is purgatory not mentioned in the bible? 

52:47 - Can you respond to sexual abuse in the Church? 

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