Ellie and Tom

But He's Catholic!

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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.

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Ellie and Tom

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12. What is Purgatory? 23.06.2026 25:53

You might have heard it mentioned in passing, but what do Catholics actually believe about Purgatory? Is it a place? What happens there? How long do you have to linger there for? Tom explains...

11. Why Can't Women be Catholic Priests? 12.06.2026 20:18

A big question - why can't women be Priests? It's not misogyny, Tom explains, but Ellie has a few arguments to put to him for why it might just be. Share your thoughts in the comments!

10. Why Can't Priests Be Married? 05.06.2026 24:38

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'.

9. Why does Catholicism have Priests? 31.05.2026 21:37

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 why priests can't get married or be a woman - so tune in for that next time!

8. What is a Catholic Saint? 23.05.2026 24:42

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.

7. What is a 'Just War'? 17.04.2026 38:02

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.

6. What's Catholic Confession all about? 12.04.2026 25:03

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.

5. Evidence for the Resurrection 06.04.2026 23:59

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

4. How do Catholics understand the Resurrection? 21.03.2026 27:56

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 thoughts in the comments!

3. What is Lent? 14.03.2026 20:14

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!

2. What is Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday? 06.03.2026 24:29

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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1. The Weirdness of Catholicism 27.02.2026 16:28

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