Posted on 04/25/2014 2:27:25 PM PDT by Pyro7480
Pope Francis on April 25 stressed the need for bishops and priests to give a “consistent witness” to Christian moral teaching, including the lifelong nature of Christian marriage, and to teach these truths “with great compassion.”
“The holiness and indissolubility of Christian matrimony, often disintegrating under tremendous pressure from the secular world, must be deepened by clear doctrine and supported by the witness of committed married couples,” Pope Francis said.
“Christian matrimony is a lifelong covenant of love between one man and one woman; it entails real sacrifices in order to turn away from illusory notions of sexual freedom and in order to foster conjugal fidelity.”
The Pope’s remarks came in a meeting with bishops from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Swaziland...Vatican Radio reports....
Pope Francis’ comments follow media reports about the contents of a recent phone call he allegedly made to a remarried divorced woman in Argentina. The woman claimed that the Pope told her she could receive Holy Communion.
Catholic teaching recognizes the nature of matrimony as indissoluble, so a new marriage can only be contracted if the first union was found to be invalid. Those who have entered a new union without a recognition of annulment may not be admitted to Communion.
On April 24, Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said that the media coverage of the woman cannot be confirmed as reliable and is “a source of misunderstanding and confusion.”
In his comments to the southern African bishops, Pope Francis also noted the damage caused by abortion and an attitude of disrespect for life.
“Abortion compounds the grief of many women who now carry with them deep physical and spiritual wounds after succumbing to the pressures of a secular culture which devalues God’s gift of sexuality and the right to life of the unborn,” he said.
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It happens. But more to the point, many would indeed lie in order to marry a second time in church. I know of one case in which a groom had a baptismal certificate without the notation of a previous marriage forged in order to get married in church. It was only discovered the night before the wedding.
People can also lie to themselves, truly believing that their make belief world is true. We are not always the best judges of the truth when it comes to our own self benefit. The ability at self-deception should not be underestimated.
**“The holiness and indissolubility of Christian matrimony, often disintegrating under tremendous pressure from the secular world, must be deepened by clear doctrine and supported by the witness of committed married couples,” Pope Francis said. **
YES!!
**I’m getting to really detest this Pope.**
Why? For what reason? Because he is misinterpreted by almost all media?
How come all the other popes were never misrepresented like this one?
It’s only going to get worse, because there’s no market for the Sacrament of Matrimony in real life.
I read recently that when Cdl. Bergoglio was elected Pope, he said, “I accept in a spirit of penance.” Now imagine you asked some sweet girl to marry you and she said, “I accept in a spirit of penance.” Not what you had in mind, is it?
But it’s the real deal. If your marriage isn’t purging you of sinfulness, you’re not doing it right. “Un molino, la vida nos tritura con dolor.” “Life is a mill that grinds us up with suffering.”
If he's being misinterpreted, why isn't he speaking out? Maybe it's because he's sneaky and means what he says.
BINGO! We have a WINNER!
This is correct only if that particular denomination as a sacrament. I know of several people that converted to Catholicism after a divorce and were allowed Catholic weddings with out a hitch. One was Baptist the other was COG.
Because some cases require a lot less investigation than others. My niece married a young man that was stoned at the time of the marriage, yes in Church at the ceremony. Four years later annulment granted almost no investigation required.
Why, seriously, why does he have to set the record straight? They had a private conversation. He does not owe anyone an explanation. If she want to participate in a media circus that is up to her, he is under no obligation to.
Why would someone lie to have a Church wedding? If you don't view it as a sacrament why would you want to get married in a Church. A Justice of the Peace is quicker and easier.
Why? Because many folks think her story is the truth. Many folks will now think that the Pope said that it’s okay for a divorced and remarried person to receive communion EVEN when their parish priest has denied them communion.
Why wouldn’t the Pope WANT to clarify to avoid that mess?
Of course, there is the chance that he actually did say all that the woman said and wants others to think this.
Welcome to the world of being bashed by fellow Catholics.
It didn’t stop being the Church’s job just because it was handled so badly.
Many people think Nancy Pelousy and Joe Biteme are examples of Catholicism. Real Catholics know that they are not and know what the rules are and will follow them
Why wouldn’t the Pope WANT to clarify to avoid that mess?
Has the Church spoken before on what the correct procedure is? Does the CCC Cover it adequately? Does the Code of Canon law cover it? " Roma locuta; causa finita est,"
Of course, there is the chance that he actually did say all that the woman said and wants others to think this.
Sure absolutely there is that chance. Of course there is also a chance I will sprout wings, feathers and start flying around a circus tent, but I don't see it happening.
Since returning tot he Church 15+ years ago I have been attacked by Catholics and protestants for speaking Catholic truth. I have both my big boy pants and shoes on and will not stop just because some are CINO's.
Your definition of bashing is fascinating. I would argue that your calling my post to verga as bashing is actually bashing me.
But it’s ok for you to bash, huh?
I guess October will prove things out. I am still open to the possibility that Francis will remain orthodox on this matter, but I won’t hold my breath. And if he does change the rules for divorced and remarried in some way, how will you respond?
“It didn’t stop being the Church’s job just because it was handled so badly.”
So where does that leave the millions with defective marriages?
When someone doesn’t do their job, they lose it. The responsibility then falls on their boss. (that would be God)
Rather “conservative” on this matter.
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