It looks like your first comments were deleted, so I don’t know your opinion on this topic.
I myself agree with the Pope on one issue: that the process of annulment needs to be streamlined. Because the process is so lengthy and expensive, it enables people with more money and influence to obtain annulments easier, whereas other people with very good reasons for annulment cannot afford to.
Also, I’ve met a few Catholics (most of whom are women in their “golden years”) whose spouses committed adultery and/or left them. They have been told that infidelity is not a valid reason to be granted an annulment.
That is absolutely correct. The mere fact that adultery has occurred is not evidence of nullity. Is this controversial?
I made no comment at all. I posted the second paragraph of the article then I posted the Pope's picture from the article.
Since personal attacks are out of bounds, some have take to making general statements about "Catholic haters" (and similar variations.) I do not hate Catholics. I hate what the RCC is doing. I've been clear about that on any thread whose subject discusses RCC sacred tradition and dogma and where I am allowed to post an opinion.
I did not post this article to start a battle. I posted it because another thread about this same article was removed. The poster did not follow the posting rules. It is a significant and timely article.
I do not mind criticizing the RCC or their leader.
I am concerned about the work of the Church of Jesus Christ. I am concerned about people's eternal destiny.