What do we mean by “Holy See” and “sede vacantia?”

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Where did the papal crown come from? Will the new pope wear one?

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Why does the pope wear white? Why do the cardinals wear red?

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Now that Pope Benedict has retired, what is his official title?

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Why in the new translation of the Mass does the priest say “for many” instead of “for all”?

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Can I attend a same-sex wedding ceremony?

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I am an elderly person, and I remember having to fulfill the Easter Duty. Does that still apply?

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Why does the date for Easter change and what are the origins of the word Easter?

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What is the Triduum and when does it begin?

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What is the Easter duty?

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What is Shrove Tuesday? Is there any reason why people have a pancake dinner on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday?

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What are the origins of the Stations of the Cross?

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What are the origins of Lent? Did the Church always have this time before Easter?

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What are the origins of Ash Wednesday and the use of ashes?

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What are some of the different Easter customs, like Easter eggs, bread, etc.?

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Do pretzels really have anything to do with Lent?

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Why is Jesus called the “Lamb of God?”

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What is the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus?

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What do we mean when we say in the Apostles’ Creed that Jesus descended into hell?

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What do we mean by the “Passion” of Christ? What is crucifixion?

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