Synod Debates Tough Issues as Week Two Nears an End
Reception of Communion for divorced-remarried Catholics, the role of bishops’ conferences and whether the synod will result in a final document are central concerns.
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Catholic Divorce ‘Doesn’t Exist,’ Pope Francis Says on Return Flight From US
‘Either it wasn’t a marriage, and this is nullity — it didn’t exist,’ he told reporters. ‘And if it did, it’s indissoluble. This is clear.’
Not So Fast on ‘Fast-Track’ Annulments, Canonists Say
Changes to the annulment process stir hopes, but dioceses say the shorter process will apply to rare cases.
Annulment Reform: 6 Misconceptions and 6 Developments
COMMENTARY: What does Pope Francis' document mean for the Latin-rite Church?
With Annulment Reforms, Pope Seeks to Remedy ‘Darkness of Doubt’
The reforms announced today are intended to streamline and expedite the annulment process, but concerns are being expressed about potential problems.
Revamped Annulment Process Focuses on Speed and the Role of Local Bishops
The new process is aimed at streamlining the system for granting annulments out of concern 'for the salvation of souls,' while affirming the long-standing Catholic teaching on marriage indissolubility.
Canon Lawyers Evaluate the Path to Annulment
Shortening the process has been proposed, but Bishop Thomas Paprocki warned that efforts to ‘streamline’ the process must ‘not fall into the trap of no-fault divorce.’
Synod’s Final Report: Same-Sex Unions Not in God’s Plan for Marriage and Family
The Vatican releases the official English translation of synod’s final report Oct. 31. It will serve as the official working document for next year’s ordinary synod on the family.
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