What’s the big deal? There is a process of annulment, follow it and see what happens. I am about to embark on an annulment. Time will tell I suppose..
“What’s the big deal? There is a process of annulment, follow it and see what happens.”
I think that’s the point. The article says that various dioceses have started interpreting things their own way and issuing guidance that may differ from other dioceses; Pope Francis believes there is a need to discuss and clarify all these matters.
I do think the Church could be doing a much better job of supporting marriage to try and head off the need for so many annulments and divorces. If you start looking for help with your marriage within the Church it’s not always easy to find. Nor are celibate priests always comfortable with those issues.
The pope had told reporters accompanying him on his plane back from Rio de Janeiro in July that the next synod would explore a "somewhat deeper pastoral care of marriage," including the question of the eligibility of divorced and remarried Catholics to receive Communion.
Church teaching is that those who are divorced and remarried CAN NOT receive communion. Why? Because they are committing adultery without an annulment. To receive the Holy Eucharist in that state would be an act of sacrilege.
If Francis, allows these folks to receive the Eucharist he will be clearly changing doctrine. And would provide a clear-cut example that he is a heretic.
Of course, this may not happen, but I wouldn't be surprised if it did. He already allows politicians in a state of mortal sin to receive the Eucharist and commit sacrilege.