Vatican Is Preparing Text for Divorced-and-Remarried Couples, Cardinal Farrell Says
Cardinal Kevin Farrell mentioned the in-progress document in a speech delivered in Italian on April 22.
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Cardinal Coccopalmerio Explains His Positions on Catholics in Irregular Unions
The senior Vatican official last month published a booklet supporting reception of Communion by some divorced-remarried Catholics and advocating support for positive aspects of cohabiting Catholics’ relationships.
Ordinariate Bishop Issues Pastoral Letter on ‘Amoris Laetitia’
‘A Pledged Troth’ was published today by Bishop Stephen Lopes, head of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter.
Four Cardinals Formally Ask Pope for Clarity on ‘Amoris Laetitia’
The senior Church leaders have referenced the controversial aspects of the Holy Father’s apostolic exhortation, relating to reception of Communion.
Canadian Bishops: Divorced-and-Civilly-Remarried Catholics Must Follow Right Path to Reconciliation
The guidelines are intended to direct ‘authentic and effective pastoral accompaniment’ of men and women who have divorced and remarried without a formal annulment of their first union, the bishops explained.
Archbishop Chaput’s Guidelines for Amoris Laetitia Can Serve as Model for US Church
NEWS ANALYSIS: The guidelines anchor Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation firmly in the context of settled Church teaching, with respect to issues like reception of Communion by couples in irregular unions.
Archbishop Chaput Clarifies Role of US Bishops’ ‘Amoris Laetitia’ Committee
The archbishop of Philadelphia said that the committee is gathering information on how the U.S. bishops are responding to the apostolic exhortation and is not formulating policies.
How Priests Are Key to Amoris Laetitia’s Effectiveness
Pastors discuss the role they play in applying Pope Francis’ vision for marriage, as outlined in his recent apostolic exhortation.
‘Amoris Laetitia’: A Tale of Two Documents
COMMENTARY: Pope Francis’ more than 250-page text on the family deals beautifully and decisively on threats to marriage and hesitantly and ambivalently on putting Church teaching into practice.
Pope’s Family Document ‘Amoris Laetitia’ Tackles Complex Pastoral Challenges
But concerns already are being expressed about Chapter 8, which introduces ambiguity in its discussion of ‘accompanying, discerning and integrating weakness.’
