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Author Archives: Cathy Caridi
Can the Pope Validly Marry People on an Airplane?
Q: It would seem that [during his trip to Chile] Pope Francis received and blessed a couple who actually celebrated the sacrament of Holy Matrimony on the Pope’s flight. At first glance, according to your previous articles about canonical validity … Continue reading
Posted in Marriage, Sacraments, The Pope
Tagged airplane, canon law, Catholic, marriage, Pope Francis, wedding
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How Did My Ex Remarry in the Church, Since We Never Got an Annulment?
Q: My ex-husband and I are both Catholics. We got married in my parish church. We later were divorced but never got an annulment. Recently he got remarried in a civil ceremony. They went on their honeymoon to [a major … Continue reading
Can Children Have Any Input in Their Parents’ Annulment Proceedings?
Q: If one or both of the parties to a marriage seeks an annulment in the Catholic Church, do the adult children of that marriage have any canonical rights to be informed of that process, involved in it, or have … Continue reading
Can You Marry Validly While Intoxicated?
Q: In a case where either bride or groom was inebriated at the time they exchanged vows, would the validity of the marriage take effect when the offending party regained sobriety? Let’s say they continued to live as husband and wife … Continue reading
Posted in Marriage, Sacraments
Tagged canon law, Catholic, drunk, intoxicated, marriage, validity, wedding
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Can the Priest Refuse to Baptize Our Baby, Since We’re Married Outside the Church?
Q: I am a Catholic who was married in a Hindu ceremony, and now we have a baby girl. We wish to baptize her in the parish, but our priest is refusing to do that, since our marriage was not sacramented [sic] … Continue reading
Posted in Baptism, Canonical Issues Involving Non-Catholics, Marriage, Sacraments
Tagged baptism, canon law, Catholic, invalid, marriage
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