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No, Divorce is not "recognized" by the Catholic Church. According to cannon law, marriage is a lifelong commitment. Therefore, a civil divorce is not recognized by the Church. The only way to remedy this and to allow the parties to remarry in the eyes of the Church, is by the granting of an ecclesiastical annulment. This is a procedure in which the parties must provide evidence that the marriage was canonically invalid.
Annulments can be based on certain ecclesiastical impediments that include, below minimum age, consanguinity, defective consent, or psychological issues. Either party being under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time, being too immature to fully understand themselves or the commitment they were entering into, or psychiatric problems that would render someone incapable of making a safe and honest judgment (like abuse issues) can all be factors as well as many other considerations.
An annulment can be expensive, but waivers of fees are granted when needed.
If an annulment is granted then the Church declares the marriage "null" which means that it no longer has legal recognition in the Church. That leaves the parties free to marry. It should be emphasized that in the United States, the parties to an ecclesiastical annulment must also obtain a civil annulment or divorce in order to remarry legally.
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∙ 12y agoThe Catholic does not allow or recognize divorce.
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If a man was divorced and then his ex wife died can he then marry in the Catholic church?
Yes he can marry in the Catholic Church. Death of a spouse is the only form of 'divorce' recognized by the Catholic Church.
Can a Catholic who marries a non-Catholic in a Christian church get a divorce and remarry in the Catholic church?
AnswerYes, provided the Catholic Church grants an annulment of the marriage after the divorce becomes final.
It is all right to the Catholic Church regarding legalization of divorce?
One can get a divorce through legal channels but it is not recognized by the Church as the Church does not recognize divorce. The person will need to seek an annulment of the marriage through the Catholic Church. If the person were to remarry without an annulment the Church would consider the person to be living in adultery meaning the person had, in a sense, excommunicated himself from the Church and would not be eligible to receive the sacraments.
Having divorced and remarried and former spouse has since died can I return to the Church and what are the rules?
The Catholic Church does not acknowledge divorce, so even though you had a civil divorce and re-married, this was not recognized by the Church. If your husband from your first marriage passed away, you can now have a Catholic wedding and marry your 2nd husband.
Is Saint Beshoy of Egypt recognized by the Catholic Church as Pishoy or Bishoy or other spellings?
Yes, Saint Beshoy of Egypt is recognized in the Catholic Church as Saint Pishoy or Bishoy. The variations in spelling are due to translation differences from the Coptic language.
Does the pope support divorce?
No, the Catholic Church does not recognize divorce and the pope is the leader of the Church.
How do Catholics divorce?
Divorce does not exist within the Roman Catholic Church, but Catholics can apply for an annulment. If the marriage is deemed to have been invalid, it is declared null. The advantage of an annulment is that the Catholic is recognized to have never validly contracted marriage and is therefore free to marry. In most countries, Catholics can obtain a divorce from the secular authorities, without reference to the Church. A divorce allows the Catholic to remarry under law, and is usually required whether or not an annulment is obtained from the Church. Even if the Catholic does not obtain an annulment, a secular divorce allows him or her to remarry, but not in a Catholic church. However, it is important to remember that the Catholic Church will not formally recognise this marriage.
Can one divorce after being married in the Church?
The Catholic Church does not recognize divorce. If one obtains a civil divorce the Catholic Church considers the couple as only separated. If a divorced Catholic remarries without an annulment that person is guilty of adultery and may no longer receive the sacraments.
If you get your son baptized Lutheran is he still recognized by the Catholic Church?
Short answer: Yes. Longer explanation: your son will be recognized as being baptized into the Christian community. All Christian baptisms are recognized by the Catholic Church. Longer answer: His baptism is recognized, as are other Trinitarian baptisms and church marriages, as well. That does not make him Catholic. That does not make him welcome to receive the Eucharist at a Catholic Mass. He is recognized as a baptized Christian, separated from the fullness of the Church.
Are dominican priests recognized by the roman catholic church?
Yes. The Dominican order is an order in the Catholic Church.
If I became a Christian two years after my divorce can I join the Catholic Church?
You can certainly become a member of the Catholic Church. Your marriage situation may need some clarification as the Catholic Church does not recognize divorce, but this can be discussed with a priest if you wish.
In the Catholic Church tradition what are the good reasons for divorcing a wedded wife?
The Catholic Church does not recognize or allow divorce.
