Catholic Answers Live #12067 Why Confess to a Priest Instead of Going Straight to God? - Tim Staples
Feb 13, 2025
Tim Staples, a senior apologist at Catholic Answers and author, tackles provocative questions about Catholicism. He discusses how to discern a bad pope while respecting papal authority. Staples also clarifies the intercession of saints, addressing what happens when prayers ask for the wrong things. He dives into the reasons non-Catholics cannot receive communion, emphasizing the sacredness of the Eucharist. Additionally, he provides insights on conditional baptism for those transitioning to the Catholic Church, stressing the importance of seeking guidance.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Papal Infallibility
- Bad popes can exist, but they cannot infallibly teach error.
- Their personal failings don't negate their divinely protected teachings.
Alexander VI
- Pope Alexander VI, despite having children out of wedlock, made significant contributions.
- He facilitated the exploration of the Americas, demonstrating that flawed individuals can still achieve great things.
Peter's Fallibility
- Even after the resurrection, Peter faltered, as seen in Galatians 2:9.
- Paul rebuked Peter for not upholding his teachings, showing that popes can err and be corrected.
