The goal of the church's nullity process is to determine whether there was some problem or issue at the time of the wedding that was serious enough and of such a nature so as to prevent a true marriage from ever being contracted in the first place.| Catholic Review
When in doubt, bring it up in confession anyway. If a person does bear the guilt of a sin committed in their pre-Catholic life, the priest will be happy to grant absolution.| Catholic Review
A church building is a sacred space that is open to the public by its very nature. The faithful fundamentally have a right to join in the prayer conducted in a church building since it is, in a sense, their spiritual home.| Catholic Review
Besides the rite of major exorcism, the church also has several "minor exorcisms" in her treasury of prayers. A minor exorcism is a prayer for protection against and deliverance from evil spirits which can be prayed by any priest in scenarios other than demonic possession.| Catholic Review
A person who willingly abandons their spouse for sinful reasons is probably not a Catholic who takes the faith seriously enough to be swayed by their pastor's admonishments or to be concerned about the sacramental consequences of their actions.| Catholic Review
In order to marry in the Catholic Church, a couple does need to be at least open to life in principle -- but it is not a requirement that children necessarily be foreseen as a realistic possibility in the intended union.| Catholic Review
