
10. Why Can't Priests Be Married?
Famously, Catholic Priests can't marry - or can they? Tom explains the truth behind the myth. We then discuss the arguments for celibacy and debunk some common criticisms of the 'rule'.
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Hosted by Ellie and Tom · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 9 episodes
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But He's Catholic!, hosted by husband and wife duo Tom (Catholic) and Ellie (not Catholic), answers all your questions about Catholicism - whether you're religious or not. Each week poses a question on a new topic - from the Pope and Jesus to confession and transubstantiation.
Ellie and Tom hosts But He's Catholic!, a religion show with 9 episodes published.

Famously, Catholic Priests can't marry - or can they? Tom explains the truth behind the myth. We then discuss the arguments for celibacy and debunk some common criticisms of the 'rule'.
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Tom explains the origins of the priesthood, stretching back before Jesus into the Jewish faith. He then goes on to talk about the purpose of the priesthood for so long Ellie runs out of time to ask her questions about wh
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Tom explains what makes someone a Saint, and why they are so important to Catholics. Ellie also debates how authentic relics are, and some of the stories told about Saints.
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We've heard people, including the Pope, judge things as a 'Just War' or not - but what makes a war just? Tom explains the rules set by thousands of years of Catholic teaching and gives historical examples.
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How does Confession work? Why do Catholics do it? What do you say in Confession? All questions Ellie puts to Tom today, as well as challenging him on how you can possibly go to Heaven after murder, just by confessing.
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What evidence is there for the Resurrection? Tom explains how parts of the Bible, as well as the Shroud of Turin, provide some interesting evidence. Follow us on Twitter @Buthescatholic
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Why is Jesus dead for 3 days? What happened after he rose again? What does an Easter Egg represent? Questions all explored in this episode about the Resurrection. Follow us on Twitter @buthescatholic and leave your thoug
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Other than it's 40 days in the run up to Easter, Ellie knows little about Lent. Tom explains what else this period is all about - and reveals why it's not actually 40 days long!
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Pancake Day - or Shrove Tuesday - has become a secular holiday, but less people know about Ash Wednesday. Tom explains what exactly the days are for and what the ash represents.
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Why do Catholic rituals and beliefs seem so weird to modern society? Tom explains the three main reasons why. Follow us on X and be sure to subscribe https://x.com/ButHesCatholic
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But He's Catholic! is hosted by Ellie and Tom. The show is categorised under religion (spirituality) and has published 9 episodes.
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