Questions on Catholic Bible2

Questions on CAtholic Church5

• Did the stories in the bible really happen, stories like Wedding at Cana, Noah's Arc,etc.? Or are they fictional?
• Why did the early Catholic Church keep the bible to herself? Shouldn't they spread the message of God by giving the bible to the lay people?
• What is the difference between the old testament and the new testament?
• Are there not inconsistencies in the new testament and the old testament?
• Which has more authority? The Catholic Church or the bible?