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Bermuda law again respects reality
While “domestic partnerships” are recognized in Bermuda, some of which partnerships will make it legally easier for same-sex partners to carry on their common life, […]
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Cardinal Burke: It is a “source of anguish” to hear suggestions “that I would lead a schism”
“The truth of the matter is marriage is not an ideal. It is a reality,” says Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke in a lengthy new interview with […]
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Full text of Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Peru
In a conversation with journalists on his return flight from Peru to Rome on Sunday, Pope Francis discussed the people of Peru and Chile, clerical […]
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Thoughts on a mid-air marriage
Popes have jurisdiction for the external forum anywhere on earth (cc. 134, 331, 1108), so Francis can officiate at a wedding anywhere, anytime. But officiating […]
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Is the ‘Petrine Privilege’ an exception to Church teaching on the indissolubility of marriage?
Comprising a very small portion of all the marital cases dealt with by the Church world-wide, recent Petrine cases follow complex procedures that evolved in […]
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Is the ‘Pauline Privilege’ an exception to Church teaching on the indissolubility of marriage?
Answering that question requires clarity on some basic marriage concepts and terms. […]
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Three notes on Kazakhstan ‘Profession of the immutable truths about sacramental marriage’
The Kazakhstan profession is a model of clarity compared to disastrous statements by the Bishops of Malta and German episcopal conference. […]
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Cardinal Brandmüller reflects on Luther, “Amoris laetitia”, the Dubia, and current situation
An interview with the Church historian and theologian Walter Cardinal Brandmüller conducted by Armin Schwibach of kath.net. […]
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Massimo Faggioli’s many errors regarding canon law, Francis’ letter to the Argentine bishops
Faggioli’s recent Commonweal essay illustrates several of the ways that non-canonists can stumble over canonical issues while setting faulty views before the public. […]
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Moral theology should make saints—not excuses
Moral theologians should pursue research and reflection in order to bring forth and multiply the Church’s rich tradition on spiritual growth and holiness. They should […]