I don’t get the big deal. If the Pope wants to declare that divorced people can engage in Communion, then doesn’t his wish make it all good? After all, if the Pope can declare the absolute sinlessness of Mary, and now it is indisputable doctrine, why can’t he do the same about this situation? I thought that was a big reason why Roman Catholics were part of the team, to not have to worry about these details. Just do whatever you are told, and don’t worry about checking it against the Scripture.
Catholics have ALWAYS been able to receive communion if divorced as
long as they are NOT remarried or living with a different partner!!!!!
The Pope cannot simply declare a part of the deposit of faith not a part of the deposit of faith. He can’t simply declare that the Lord was wrong in calling divorce and remarriage adultery or that someone in mortal sin is not partaking of communion to their condemnation. That would be a reversal. The sinlessness of Mary is not a reversal or incompatible with Scripture or Tradition.