Ask A Priest Live with Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP - 4/21/25 - Why Does the Church Mourn For Nine Days After a Pope Dies?

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In Today's Show:

Why does the Church mourn for 9 days after a Pope dies?

What advice can you give to Catholics who find themselves defending themselves against criticisms of Pope Francis?

What is Catholic teaching on actors kissing someone who is not their spouse within the context of a movie?

Are there any indulgences attached to those who spread awareness of the ICKSP through car stickers/decals?

Why does the Master of Ceremonies server in the Institute fold his hands differently than the rest of the servers?

​​Is it valid to cover the Altar Crucifix with a picture of the Risen Christ?

Can the next Holy Father cancel or do away with the future synods?

Does it matter what color veil married women wear to a Latin Mass?

​​Will Carlo Acutis' canonization be postponed until there is a new Pope?

Can you explain why there are fewer nuns these days at my weekly Mass?

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