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February 14, 2017

Canon official: Couples in irregular marriages can receive sacraments only if there's desire to change

Cardinal Coccopalmerio has written a book on Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, "Amoris Laetitia."

VATICAN CITY – The provisions of "Amoris Laetitia" allow people in irregular marriage situations access to the sacraments only if they recognize their situation is sinful and desire to change it, according to the cardinal who heads the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts.

Published in International