The catholic view on marriage is positive, encouraging those in the right circumstances to marry.
However, they strongly oppose divorce, due to the fact that they believe that marriage is a sacrament from God and cannot be broken. They have different views from the Orthodox or Protestant Churches due to their interpretation of The Bible- for example, in Mark 10:
"What God has Joined together, let man not separate [...] Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her." This Supports the views of Catholics.
In Matthew 19, however:
"Moses permitted you to divorce your wives [...] anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness[...]" This supports the slightly more forgiving (with regards to divorce) Orthodox and Protestant Churches' views.
Divorce was allowed in Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) times. But the permanence of marriage was restored by Jesus in the first century .
Marriage is a sacrament that is indissoluble. Once a valid marriage has been consummated, It endures until one spouse dies.
The church does not issue divorces or recognize divorces issued by other institutions.
The church can issue an annulment. However, the couple must first prove to a church tribunal that the marriage was invalid.
Catholics believe that when you marry somebody, you are joined in holy matrimony for life. If you were to divorce your husband or wife and re-marry, you would not be welcomed and recognized as a member of the church, and you will not be invited to receive the holy Eucharist.
Roman Catholic AnswerCatholics believe that a valid marriage lasts as long as the two people in it are alive, it is given by God, and not subject to man's determination. In the event where the couple must separate for some reason, say one is an alcoholic, or abusive, and there are children to consider, the Church may allow for a civil divorce in order to safeguard the support of the other spouse. But in this case, there would be no possibility of another marriage.from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 19942384 Divorce is a grave offense against the natural law. It claims to break the contract, to which the spouses freely consented, to live with each other till death. Divorce does injury to the covenant of salvation, of which sacramental marriage is the sign. Contracting a new union, even if it is recognized by civil law, adds to the gravity of the rupture: the remarried spouse is then in a situation of public and permanent adultery:
If a husband, separated from his wife, approaches another woman, he is an adulterer because he makes that woman commit adultery; and the woman who lives with him is an adulteress, because she has drawn another's husband to herself. (St. Basil, Moralia 73, 1:
J.P. Migne, ed., Patrologia Graeca {Paris, 1857-1866} 31, 849-852
Divorce is not acceptable. If one has a divorce they cannot marry again. In marriage the man and women become one - only death seperates them.
No, divorce is not acceptable in any Catholic Rite.
AnswerYes, provided the Catholic Church grants an annulment of the marriage after the divorce becomes final.
After a divorce of a catholic, they may still receive holy communion. However, if a catholic gets remarried without an annullment they cannot.
No, the Catholic Church does not recognize divorce and the pope is the leader of 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.
Not in any civilzed country
In the early 21st century, the divorce rate for most Catholic marriages is about the same as non-Catholic marriages - 50% or so, UNLESS they are practicing natural family planning (in other words, living as God intended them to) in which case the divorce rate is between 0.2% and 3%.
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.
divorced and tortured
Lots of people broke with the Church over a divorce, are you referring to King Henry VIII? He was seeking an annulment, not a divorce.
The Catholic Church does not recognize or allow divorce.
If you were married in the Catholic Church and marriage ended in a divorce but not annullled, then, no, you cannot remarry in the Catholic Church. If you are Catholic and were married outside the church by say a justice of peace and marriage ended in a divorce but not annullled, then, yes you can remarry in the Catholic Church, with proper paperwork and oath commitments.