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As a gay man, can I date for emotional companionship?

A reader asks whether there is a place for him in the Church as a single man experiencing same-sex attraction, and how he might live out intimacy and companionship in fidelity to Catholic teaching

Is giving up alcohol for Lent enough? One of the Herald chaplains answers your question

Lent can become routine, with our normal pattern of giving something up each year removing the disruption it is intended to cause. One of the Herald’s chaplains explains how to rediscover the meaning of Lent

Can I marry a non-Catholic? One of the Herald’s chaplains answers your questions

A reader asks whether she can marry a good man who does not share her faith. One of the Herald’s chaplains explains the Church’s teaching and offers guidance on discernment

Can my son date an AI chatbot? One of the Herald’s chaplains answers your questions

As artificial intelligence companions become more sophisticated and emotionally convincing, the Church offers clear teaching on why authentic human relationships cannot be replaced by technology

Mass intentions explained

A recently received Catholic asks why names are read out at the start of Mass and what pro populo means

Should I ask my priest for career advice?

Should priests be consulted on things of the world, or are the best kept for spiritual matters? One of our chaplains explains

Can animals have Catholic funerals? One of the Herald’s chaplains answers your questions

Our chaplain answers your question: why does the Church not offer funeral rites for pets?

My daughter wants to be an altar server

A Herald chaplain explains Church teaching on female altar servers

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