Pope makes marriage annulment simpler and free


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In Vatican City on Tuesday, Pope Francis published details of reforms which will make it easier, quicker and free for Catholics to have their marriages annulled.

In a letter to believers, the Argentinian pontiff said annulments would require approval by only one church tribunal, rather than two as currently.

A streamlined procedure is to be introduced for the most straightforward cases and access to hearings will not cost anything, the letter states.

Text: AFP
Photo: Grist.org

 




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