[ConservativeMind]

Similar to the way that impotence is an impediment to valid marriage vows (can. 1084), so homosexual tendencies are an impediment to the vow of chastity in religious life.

So, Catholics see impotence as a valid way to end a marriage? Does this allow divorce, or is it that odd concept of “annulment?”

[ArrogantBustard]

>>Similar to the way that impotence is an impediment to valid marriage vows

So, Catholics see impotence as a valid way to end a marriage?

No, that's not what the quote says. It says that impotence is an impediment to marriage vows. That is, a man who is impotent cannot make valid marriage vows. He cannot get married. It EMPHATICALLY DOES NOT say that a married man who becomes impotent ceases to be married or that his marriage can be divorced. His condition at the time he made the vow is relevant, not a change in his condition after.

If you don't understand the distinction, I'll try to explain further.

[BenKenobi]

Yes, impotence is one cause for ‘annulment’ because it’s assumed that marriage ought to be open for children.