#12648 Can a Bishop Ordain Married Men? - Tom Nash

“Can a bishop ordain married men to the priesthood without the pope’s approval?” This question opens a discussion that also touches on whether Catholics and Muslims worship the same God, the appropriateness of performing marriages outside of church buildings, and the implications of changes in Mass prayers. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:00 – Does a bishop have the authority to ordain married men to the priesthood without the popes approval? 11:20 – What do Catholics say about Muslims and Catholics worshipping the same God? 16:35 – Is a priest allowed to perform a marriage outside of a church building? 20:05 – Why did they drop the word “One” from the closing prayer at Mass? 24:05 – Our parish is adding an extra song after the consecration, and another one during the cleaning of the vessels. Is this proper? 33:15 – I’m an evangelical Protestant and I’m getting curious about Catholicism. How do I go about this without falling into error? 48:20 – What is the difference between the Anglican and Catholic views of the Eucharist? Is it efficacious to receive communion at a non-Catholic Church?